notshyross's 1866 S Coronet Head Gold $5 Half Eagle

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):


There are two major varieties of the 1866 S Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle. This (rarer and more valuable) variety is known as the Type 1 "No Motto" reverse - which does not feature the motto and banner "IN GOD WE TRUST" above the eagle on the reverse of the coin. This variety also has a much larger "S" mint mark below the eagle. An example image of this design is depicted above.

Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD

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)
-	-	-	2,785	6,159	11,862	38,169	-	-

MELT VALUE: $652.84