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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:
8944
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
1898
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
633,420
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8396
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Coin Value History
1898 $5 MS
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1898 $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1898 $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $1,157.59 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 633,495. ...
$1,440
1898 $5 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 633,495. ...
$780
1898 $5 MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$20,400
1898 $5 MS65 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (6/1). Mintage 633,495. ...
$2,880
1898 $5 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 633,495. ...
$780
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1898 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/2703). PCGS Population: (31/2326). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,740
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1898 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (152/2515). PCGS Population: (122/2131). CDN: $446 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,280
$5 1898 PCGS MS67
$18,800
1898 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (729/1481). PCGS Population: (230/605). Mintage 633,495. ...
$376
1898 $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (108/1945). PCGS Population (59/677). Mintage: 633,495. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$529
1898 $5 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/2035). PCGS Population (12/803). Mintage: 633,495. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$402
1898 $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/641). NGC Census: (13/1669). Mintage: 633,495. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$230
1898 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/643). NGC Census: (2/1523). Mintage: 633,495. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$184
1898 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/648). NGC Census: (0/1534). Mintage: 633,495. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$184
1898 $5 VF30--Cleaned--ANACS,XF Details....
$126
1898 $5 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 633,495. ...
$990
1898 $5 MS62 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 premium holder. Mintage 633,495. From The Flat Wallet Collection....
$750
1898 $5 MS66 NGC....
$4,816
1898 $5 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (29/5). PCGS Population: (14/6). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 633,495. ...
$1,860
1898 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (681/214). NGC Census: (392/158). CDN: $705 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 633,4...
$720
Liberty Gold Half Eagle $5 Motto, 1866-1908 MS [Type]
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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