The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
9102
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1901
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:
1901-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
3,648,000
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8404
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Coin Value History
1901-S $5 MS
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1901-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
1901-S $5 MS64+ PCGS. CDN: $1,094.93 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,648,000. ...
$1,464
1901-S $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,600
1901-S $5 MS66+ PCGS....
$3,360
1901-S PCGS MS-63
$855
1901-S $5 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 3,648,000. ...
$840
1901-S $5 MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$24,000
1901-S $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (816/8116). NGC Census: (1407...
$720
1901-S $5 MS62 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (3767/4351). NGC Census: (2455/346...
$780
1901-S $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/9781 and 0/475+). NGC Census: (48/7952 and 0/93+). CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$588
1901-S/S $5 Repunch Mintmark FS-501 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/11 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). XF45. Mintage ...
$576
1901-S/S $5 ANACS AU55 (Large S/Small S FS-501)
$675
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1901-S $5 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/7824). PCGS Population: (19/7749). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,680
1901-S $5 PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$525
1901-S $5 AU50 NGC. Ex: Reserve Bank of Australia. NGC Census: (15/7520). PCGS Population: (40/6435). AU50. Mintage 3,648,0...
$432
1901-S $5 PCGS Genuine (Surfaces Tooled)
$330
1901-S $5 VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/6472). PCGS Population (11/5363). Mintage: 3,648,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$431
1901-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/5711). PCGS Population (26/4897). Mintage: 3,648,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$345
1901-S $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF 20 Details. NGC Census: (2/4497). PCGS Population (0/4246). Mintage: 3,648,000. Numismedia Ws...
$150
1901-S $5 Fine12 ANACS. ...
$126
1901-S $5 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1258/507). PCGS Population: (1489/468). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,...
$750
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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