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1869-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU53
US $6,189
Grade
Add On NONE
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
50614357
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
1869-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU53
1869-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU53
1869-S $5
SKU: 50614357
A truly elusive Civil War–era issue, the 1869-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle from the San Francisco Mint is a key challenge for collectors seeking high-end, problem-free examples of early Western gold. Similar in overall rarity to the 1868-S, the 1869-S is considered extraordinarily rare above VF, and it is seldom encountered in strong About Uncirculated condition. The mintmark on this date is characteristically tiny and often quite weak, making well-preserved pieces especially desirable.
This example is certified PCGS AU53 (Cert 50614357), offering an appealing blend of remaining detail and honest circulation character. Expect attractive yellow-gold color with warm orange highlights typical of classic Liberty Head gold, along with lightly worn high points that confirm its status as a scarce, collector-grade survivor from the late-1860s San Francisco gold coinage.
Key collector highlights:
Date and mint: 1869-S, San Francisco
Denomination and type: $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle, classic U.S. gold
Certified grade: PCGS AU53 (Cert 50614357)
Rarity profile: Rare above VF; seldom seen in EF and finer
Population (PCGS): 13 graded at this level, with 11 higher
Original mintage: 31,000
Why this coin belongs in a serious collection:
A scarce, historically significant San Francisco gold issue from America’s post–Civil War expansion era
A recognized condition rarity, with limited availability in About Uncirculated grades
Strong numismatic demand from Liberty Head half eagle specialists, San Francisco Mint collectors, and U.S. gold enthusiasts
An excellent opportunity to acquire an 1869-S Half Eagle in desirable AU condition—an issue that advanced collectors often wait years to find in comparable quality.
PCGS # 8318.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU53
Year 1869
Strike Business
1869-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle PCGS AU53
1869-S $5
SKU: 50614357
A truly elusive Civil War–era issue, the 1869-S $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle from the San Francisco Mint is a key challenge for collectors seeking high-end, problem-free examples of early Western gold. Similar in overall rarity to the 1868-S, the 1869-S is considered extraordinarily rare above VF, and it is seldom encountered in strong About Uncirculated condition. The mintmark on this date is characteristically tiny and often quite weak, making well-preserved pieces especially desirable.
This example is certified PCGS AU53 (Cert 50614357), offering an appealing blend of remaining detail and honest circulation character. Expect attractive yellow-gold color with warm orange highlights typical of classic Liberty Head gold, along with lightly worn high points that confirm its status as a scarce, collector-grade survivor from the late-1860s San Francisco gold coinage.
Key collector highlights:
Date and mint: 1869-S, San Francisco
Denomination and type: $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle, classic U.S. gold
Certified grade: PCGS AU53 (Cert 50614357)
Rarity profile: Rare above VF; seldom seen in EF and finer
Population (PCGS): 13 graded at this level, with 11 higher
Original mintage: 31,000
Why this coin belongs in a serious collection:
A scarce, historically significant San Francisco gold issue from America’s post–Civil War expansion era
A recognized condition rarity, with limited availability in About Uncirculated grades
Strong numismatic demand from Liberty Head half eagle specialists, San Francisco Mint collectors, and U.S. gold enthusiasts
An excellent opportunity to acquire an 1869-S Half Eagle in desirable AU condition—an issue that advanced collectors often wait years to find in comparable quality.
PCGS # 8318.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU53
Year 1869
Strike Business
