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1909 $5 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
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The 1909 Half Eagle is common with grades up to gem being an easy find although MS65 coins and finer are sparse to say the least. These gems are very valuable and desirable and only a select few are truly high end in every way. Those particular examples are very tough to attain and will certainly cost you. This issue has above average eye appeal and surface quality.

Obverse Description

The obverse bears the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.

Reverse Description

The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 5 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.

Catalog Information

GSID: 9309
Designer: Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer: Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, FIVE DOLLARS
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: 1909
Denomination: $5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 627,060
Coinage Type: Five Dollar Gold Half Eagle
Coinage Years: 1908-1929
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8513
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1909 $5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.2419 oz +2.62%
$806.17
GSID:9309 PCGS:8513 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $39,000 $1,234
MS66 - $14,500 $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

Auction Prices

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1909 $5 AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 627,138. ...
$1,281
Sold 1/28/2026
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1909 $5 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 627,138. ...
$2,806
Sold 1/17/2026
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1909 $5 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 627,138. ...
$1,415
Sold 1/14/2026
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1909 $5 MS66 PCGS....
$12,120
Sold 11/13/2025
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1909 $5 MS65 PCGS....
$7,800
Sold 10/2/2025
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1909 $5 AU53 PCGS. Ex: Rive d'Or Collection. Mintage 627,138....
$720
Sold 2/5/2025
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1909 $5 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 627,138. ...
$750
Sold 1/8/2025
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1909 $5 MS62 NGC. Mintage 627,138. From The Robert C. Pickett Collection....
$810
Sold 1/8/2025
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1909 $5 AU58 NGC. Mintage 627,138. ...
$720
Sold 11/13/2024
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1909 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1924/3680). PCGS Population: (1110/7377). CDN: $615 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 62...
$630
Sold 9/27/2023
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1909 $5 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/7465 and 0/224+). NGC Census: (7/7156 and 0/35+). CDN: $617 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$540
Sold 11/30/2022
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1909 $5 Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7470). NGC Census: (0/7117). Mintage 627,138. ...
$660
Sold 5/18/2022
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1909 $5 PCGS MS60
$405
Sold 8/27/2018
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1909 $5 PCGS VF20
$350
Sold 8/21/2017
DLRC
1909 $5 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (96/4547). NGC Census: (20/6442). Mintage: 627,138. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$483
Sold 3/24/2013
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1909 $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/3658). NGC Census: (2/4766). Mintage: 627,138. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$417
Sold 4/12/2011
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1909 Fine12 ANACS. ...
$126
Sold 7/27/2004
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1909 $5 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. NGC Census: (17/6874). PCGS Population: (113/4927). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid f...
$400
Sold 5/9/2017
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1909 $5 MS64 NGC. ...
$2,440
Sold 1/16/2026
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1909 $5 MS63 NGC. Mintage 627,138. ...
$1,560
Sold 6/25/2025
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