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:
9106
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1905
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:
1905-S
Denomination:
$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
880,700
Coinage Type:
Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years:
1866-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8412
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Coin Value History
1905-S $5 MS
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1905-S $5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1905-S $5 MS61 NGC. Mintage 880,700. ...
$1,080
1905-S $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (6/7). Mintage 880,700. ...
$1,380
1905-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$2,640
1905-S $5 MS65+ PCGS....
$5,640
1905-S $5 AU55 PCGS. This piece is housed in a first-generation "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (119/624). NGC Census: (...
$900
1905-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (394/337). PCGS Population: (149/367). CDN: $561.86.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 8...
$606
1905-S $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (28/306). PCGS Population: (12/355). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 880,70...
$576
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1905-S $5 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/1040). PCGS Population: (16/772). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,920
Treasure of Forrest Fenn. 1905-S $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (84/883). PCGS Population: (49/623). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid ...
$2,400
1905-S $5 MS62 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (85/24). PCGS Population: (192/87). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 88...
$750
1905-S $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/513). NGC Census: (38/892). CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$384
$5,558
1905-S $5 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (25/797). PCGS Population (22/428). Mintage: 880,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$345
1905-S $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/428). NGC Census: (0/794). Mintage: 880,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$402
1905-S $5
$26,450
1905-S $5 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 880,700. ...
$660
1905-S $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (14/11). PCGS Population: (37/35). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$1,326
1905-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1905-S $5 MS65+ PCGS. ...
$6,600
1905-S $5 AU55 NGC. Ex: Pittman. NGC Census: (146/691). PCGS Population: (100/389). AU55. Mintage 880,700. ...
$432
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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