1901 S Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle : Final 1 Over 0

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

One major variety is the 1901/0-S Liberty Head $5 Gold Half Eagle minted in San Francisco. This variety features a 1901 date struck over an 1900 date (known as the Final 1 over 0 variety). Part of the underlying "0" can be seen to the upper-right side of the last "1" in the 1901 date. Below is an example closeup image of the 1901/0 overdate for the $5 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Note the arrows depicting the small underlying part of the 0 next to the final 1:

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)
-	-	-	$1,174	$1,209	$1,201	$1,382	$1,975	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1901-S Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle (Final 1 Over 0 Variety) is Worth $1,174 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1,382 to $1,975 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. 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: $996.77