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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8384
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1857-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
69,200
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7785
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1857-S $2 1/2 MS
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1857-S $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$16,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $14,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $542 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $752 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $582 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $552 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $542 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
1857-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (CACG).
$1,680
1857-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS).
$528
1857-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Obverse Cleaned (NGC).
$576
1857-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$552
1857-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
$2,160
1857-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (6/178). PCGS Population: (15/138). CDN: $434 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 69,...
$480
1857-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/144). PCGS Population: (16/76). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 69,...
$840
1857-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (7/168). PCGS Population: (16/119). CDN: $489 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 69,...
$540
1857-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (4/185). PCGS Population: (2/162). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintag...
$588
1857-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Ex: D. L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: (17/58). NGC Census: (16/125). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,260
1857-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/189). PCGS Population: (3/161). Mintage 69,200. ...
$432
1857-S $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. ...
$3,360
1857-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,320
1857-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/182). PCGS Population: (0/162). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fi...
$234
1857-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/150). NGC Census: (1/172). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30...
$300
$275
1857-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,638
1857-S $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/114). NGC Census: (3/154). Mintage: 69,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$352
1857-S $2 1/2 VG8 ANACS. ...
$150
1857-S $2 1/2 AG3--Cleaned--ANACS, Good Details....
$104
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