1887 Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle : Proof Only

Type 2 - With Motto - Liberty Head - Early Matron Gold Coins

Mintage: 87

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: Christian Gobrecht

Metal Composition: 90% Gold - 10% Copper

Diameter: 21.6 mm

Mass / Weight: 8.36 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1887 $5 Gold Liberty Head Half Eagle was struck only as Proof coins. Only 87 of these were originally produced but only around 35 are known to have survived and exist today - so they are particularly rare and valuable.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$80,045

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1887 Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle (Proof Only Variety) is Worth $80,045 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.

MELT VALUE: $1131.80