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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:
8407
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
43,500
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7831
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1879-S $2 1/2 MS
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1879-S $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $14,500 | $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: $543 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $753 – $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: $583 – $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: $553 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $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
1879-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$432
1879-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (29/172). Mintage 43,500. ...
$528
1879-S $2 1/2 AU55 ANACS. Mintage 43,500. ...
$720
1879-S $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. Mintage 43,500. ...
$456
1879-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (87/23). PCGS Population: (5/17). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 43,50...
$660
1879-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (15/6). PCGS Population: (6/11). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 43,5...
$1,800
1879-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 Details--Cleaned (ANACS).
$432
1879-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
1879-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$1,388
$2.50 1879-S PCGS XF40 CAC
$495
1879-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,450
1879-S $2 1/2 AG3 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/189). PCGS Population (0/108). Mintage: 43,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$230
1879-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/168). PCGS Population (6/84). Mintage: 43,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$196
1879-S $2 1/2 VF30 ANACS. A moderately scarce issue, the ...
$121
1879-S $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. A sharply struck piece with ...
$3,795
1879-S $2 1/2
$209
1879-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$384
1879-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$408
1879-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (60/103). PCGS Population: (27/22). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 43,...
$540
1879-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$240
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