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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FIVE D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8939
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1893
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
8.359 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2419 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1893
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,528,120
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8383
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Coin Value History
1893 $5 MS
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1893 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1893 $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,404.38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,528,197. ...
$1,464
1893 $5 MS65 NGC. CDN: $1,760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,528,197. ...
$1,769
1893 $5 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $1,008.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,5...
$1,050
1893 $5 MS66 PCGS....
$5,040
1893 $5 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 1,528,197. ...
$840
1893 $5 MS63 PCGS. This piece is housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 1,528,197.From The Flat ...
$870
1893 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (112/9005 and 0/610+). NGC Census: (61/10775 and 0/80+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$630
1893 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2025/8211). PCGS Population: (813/7704). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,5...
$600
1893 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/8796). NGC Census: (5/10811). CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,528...
$780
1893 $5 MS60 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (272/8121). NGC Census: (282/9649). CDN: $590 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. M...
$990
1893 $5 MS67 NGC. ...
$13,800
1893 $5 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (18/8160). PCGS Population: (28/3773). Mintage 1,528,197. ...
$329
1893 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/2877). NGC Census: (1/6060). Mintage: 1,528,197. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$345
1893 $5 XF40--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$126
1893 $5 MS68 PCGS....
$29,900
1893 $5 VF30--Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS, AU Details....
$126
1893 VF35 ANACS. ...
$99
1893 $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,135.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,528,197....
$1,342
1893 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (12/6). Mintage 1,528,197. ...
$3,960
1893 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3324/4299). PCGS Population: (3939/3357). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,...
$630
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Worth: $1,037 – $275,000
1866 $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,242 – $43,200
1866-S $5 Motto MS
Worth: $1,100 – $27,600
1867 $5 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $66,000
1867-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,057 – $20,000
1868 $5 MS
Worth: $1,047 – $38,400
1868-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,137 – $168,000
1869 $5 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $38,000
1869-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,047 – $24,000
1870 $5 MS
Worth: $1,107 – $21,600
1870-CC $5 MS
Worth: $9,500 – $252,000
1870-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,122 – $28,800
1871 $5 MS
Worth: $1,100 – $18,000
1871-CC $5 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $96,000
1871-S $5 MS
Worth: $1,047 – $35,000
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