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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:
8381
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Fransciso
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
72,120
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7781
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Coin Value History
1856-S $2 1/2 MS
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1856-S $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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Worth: $569 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $779 – $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: $609 – $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: $1,650 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $609 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $589 – $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
1856-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 41 in 55, 59 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 72,...
$1,172
1856-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 23 in 50, 111 finer (10/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 72,1...
$840
1856-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....
$4,200
1856-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (22/134). Mintage 72,120. ...
$858
1856-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/134). NGC Census: (29/177). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 7...
$660
1856-S $2 1/2 AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (2/234). PCGS Population: (0/200). Mintage 72,120. ...
$432
1856-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/221). PCGS Population: (0/190). CDN: $405 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintag...
$420
1856-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/220). PCGS Population: (1/189). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintag...
$432
1856-S $2 1/2 PCGS XF40 (OGH)
$775
1856-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Boldly struck design elements complement semiprooflike fields on this honey-gold San Francisco coin...
$1,860
1856-S $2 1/2 Good 4 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/194 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/225 and 0/2+). Mintage 72,120. ...
$750
1856-S $2.50 S.S. Central America #2, With Pinch, MS64 PCGS. ...
$15,600
1856-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$3,120
1856-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/165). NGC Census: (3/211). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30...
$348
1856-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (6/205). PCGS Population: (5/157). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35....
$384
1856-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$33,600
1856-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. ...
$9,400
1856-S $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3/135). NGC Census: (1/194). Mintage: 72,120. CDN Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$329
$85,188
1856-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/193). PCGS Population (1/129). Mintage: 72,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$235
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