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1866-S $5 Motto

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $1,380.00
VF25 $1,620.00
VF30 $2,000.00
VF35 $2,380.00
XF40 $3,000.00
XF45 $4,750.00
AU50 $8,120.00
AU53 $8,750.00
AU55 $10,000.00
AU58 $13,200.00
MS60 $22,200.00
MS61 $27,600.00
VF20 CAC $1,380.00
VF25 CAC $1,620.00
VF30 CAC $2,000.00
VF35 CAC $2,380.00
XF40 CAC $3,000.00
XF45 CAC $4,750.00
AU50 CAC $8,120.00
AU53 CAC $8,750.00
AU55 CAC $10,000.00
AU58 CAC $13,200.00
MS60 CAC $22,200.00
MS61 CAC $27,600.00

Apr Data

59 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC. 35 Stacks Bowers 3,960 03/26/2021
    1866-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. Motto. AU-50 (PCGS). 50 Stacks Bowers 5,520 08/06/2020
    1866-S $5 Motto XF40 NGC. 40 HA 3,120 04/24/2020
    1866-S $5 Motto VF35 NGC. 35 HA 2,520 09/06/2019
    1866-S $5 Motto XF45 NGC. 45 HA 3,240 04/27/2018
    $5 1866-S MOTTO. PCGS AU50 50 Legend 6,169 07/13/2017
    1866-S $5 Motto XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 2,585 09/11/2016
    1866-S $5 Motto VF30 PCGS. 30 HA 2,585 09/11/2016
    1866-S $5 Motto VF30 NGC. CAC. 30 HA 1,469 10/13/2014
    1866-S $5 Motto XF45 NGC. 45 HA 2,585 08/09/2014
    1866-S $5 Motto VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/36). NGC Census: (1/35). Mintage: 34,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f 25 HA 1,234 01/12/2014
    1866-S $5 Motto XF45 NGC. 45 HA 2,702 06/09/2013
    1866-S $5 Motto AU50 NGC. 50 HA 4,994 06/09/2013
    1866-S $5 Motto XF40 PCGS. CAC. 40 HA 2,820 04/28/2013
    1866-S $5 Motto Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/36). PCGS Population (4/49). Mintage: 34,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 12 HA 852 01/08/2013
    1866-S $5 Motto Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/40). PCGS Population (4/46). Mintage: 34,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 12 HA 822 12/02/2012
    1866-S $5 Motto VF30 NGC. 30 HA 1,528 10/21/2012
    1866-S $5 Motto XF45 NGC. 45 HA 2,820 08/05/2012
    1866-S $5 Motto AU53 NGC. 53 HA 5,581 08/05/2012
    1866-S Liberty Half Eagle. Motto. EF-40 (PCGS). 40 Stacks Bowers 3,716 06/29/2012
    1866 Liberty Half Eagle. Motto. AU-50 (NGC). 50 Stacks Bowers 3,968 08/19/2011
    1866-S $5 Motto AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 7,475 02/06/2011
    1866-S $5 MS Motto 50 Stacks Bowers 6,325 11/02/2010
    1866-S $5 Motto VF25 PCGS. 25 HA 1,092 10/31/2010
    1866-S $5 MS Motto 45 Ira & Larry Goldberg 1,984 09/20/2010
    1866-S $5 NGC F15 (Motto) 15 David Lawrence Rare Coins 932 07/29/2010
    1866-S $5 MS Motto 53 Stacks Bowers 9,200 03/02/2010
    1866-S $5 Motto XF45 NGC. 45 HA 2,760 12/06/2009
    1866-S $5 Motto XF40 NGC. 40 HA 1,858 10/24/2009
    1866-S $5 Motto XF40 NGC. 40 HA 2,070 07/12/2009
    1866-S $5 Motto VF25 PCGS. 25 HA 1,380 09/21/2008
    1866-S $5 Motto VF30 PCGS. 30 HA 2,530 08/03/2008
    1866-S $5 Motto MS61 NGC. 61 HA 22,425 06/02/2008
    1866-S $5 Motto Fine 12 PCGS. 12 HA 989 04/19/2008
    1866-S $5 Motto XF40 NGC. 40 HA 2,530 01/12/2008
    1866-S $5 Motto NGC F15 15 David Lawrence Rare Coins 794 04/23/2007
    1866-S $5 Motto XF45 NGC. Despite the mintage of 35,000 pieces, the 1866-S With Motto apparently saw extensive use in the c 45 HA 4,312 04/29/2006
    1866-S $5 Motto VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/43). NGC Census: (2/47). Mintage: 34,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $370.(#8312) 8 HA 690 01/09/2006
    1866-S $5 Motto AU58 NGC. A condition census piece. Akers noted that most pieces are VF or worse, and that only one or two 58 HA 13,800 12/14/2005
    1866-S $5 Motto Good 6 NGC. 6 HA 402 02/26/2005
    1866-S $5 Motto Fine 12 PCGS. 12 HA 575 01/15/2005
    1866-S $5 Motto Fine12 PCGS. 12 HA 632 12/18/2004
    1866-S $5 Motto VF30 NGC. 30 HA 1,495 11/06/2004
    1866-S $5 Motto NGC AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 8,050 07/21/2004
    1866-S $5 Motto AU53 NGC. The 1866-S Motto is easier to 53 HA 3,220 05/31/2003
    1866-S $5 Motto AU53 NGC. Abundant glimmers of luster and 53 HA 4,255 03/03/2003
    1866-S $5 MOTTO 50 HA 3,565 01/12/2002
    1866-S $5 MOTTO 50 HA 4,715 10/07/2001
    1866-S $5 MOTTO 20 HA 719 08/07/2000
    1866-S $5 MOTTO 20 HA 719 05/05/2000
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 8312
      Coin Date: 1866-S
      Denomination (Short): $5
      Denomination (Long): Half eagle
      Variety 2: Motto
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 34,920
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty head, with motto
      Coinage Years: 1866-1908
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 21.6
      Fineness: 0.24187
      Weight (Grams): 8.359
      Weight (Ounces): 0
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Reeded
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