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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:
8389
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
35,600
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7793
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Coin Value History
1860-S $2 1/2 MS
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1860-S $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $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
1860-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/114). Mintage 35,600. ...
$630
1860-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$504
1860-S $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 35,600....
$540
1860-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,440
1860-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$5,280
1860-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,040
1860-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$780
1860-S $2 1/2 -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VG10. Mintage 35,600....
$372
1860-S $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC XF45
$1,150
1860-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Good-6 (PCGS).
$600
1860-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$552
1860-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (7/69). PCGS Population: (7/44). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 35,6...
$1,140
1860-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (14/55). PCGS Population: (7/37). CDN: $1,075 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 35,...
$1,020
$2.50 1860-S PCGS MS62 CAC
$11,456
1860-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/82). NGC Census: (1/107). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25....
$348
1860-S $2 1/2 NGC VF20
$377
1860-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,100
1860-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. ...
$25,300
1860-S $2 1/2 --Mount Removed--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (1/112). PCGS Population (1/72). Mintage: 35,600. Numismedia ...
$184
1860-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/57). NGC Census: (1/103). Mintage: 35,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$690
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