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1897-S $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
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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: 9097
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1897
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: 1897-S
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 354,000
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1866-1908
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8395
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1897-S $5 MS
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1897-S $5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
GSID:9097 PCGS:8395 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $21,500 $1,234
MS66 - $18,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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1897-S $5 MS60 PCGS. House in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 8 in 60, 118 finer (9/25). CDN: $1,022....
$1,110
Sold 12/15/2025
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1897-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 55, 201 finer (10/25). CDN: $990.67 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 354,0...
$960
Sold 11/5/2025
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1897-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/238). NGC Census: (35/343). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 354,0...
$576
Sold 12/27/2023
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1897-S $5 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 354,000. ...
$660
Sold 9/6/2023
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Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1897-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (6/437). PCGS Population: (16/381). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,800
Sold 12/12/2022
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Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1897-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (28/409). PCGS Population: (57/324). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,740
Sold 12/12/2022
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1897-S $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (46/22). NGC Census: (32/9). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 354...
$1,170
Sold 6/9/2021
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1897-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,300
Sold 6/5/2020
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1897-S $5 MS61 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (23/54 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (59/40 and 0/3+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for probl...
$660
Sold 2/3/2019
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1897-S $5 MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$2,880
Sold 8/14/2018
Heritage Auctions
$5 1897-S PCGS MS67+ CAC
$41,125
Sold 12/14/2017
Legend Numismatics
1897-S $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (37/313). PCGS Population (44/189). Mintage: 354,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$446
Sold 12/11/2011
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/362). PCGS Population (0/290). Mintage: 354,000. Numismedi...
$253
Sold 3/1/2009
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $5 VF35--Bent-Cleaned--ANACS,AU Details....
$115
Sold 6/12/2005
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1897-S $5 MS68 PCGS....
$74,750
Sold 1/15/2005
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1897-S VG10 ANACS. ...
$105
Sold 12/23/2003
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $5 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/78). NGC Census: (5/99). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint...
$600
Sold 6/5/2019
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (73/271). Mintage 354,000. ...
$660
Sold 7/31/2024
Heritage Auctions
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1897-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (35/337). PCGS Population: (41/234). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,860
Sold 12/12/2022
Heritage Auctions
1897-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (158/108). PCGS Population: (70/98). CDN: $542.33.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 354...
$600
Sold 5/18/2022
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