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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:
8390
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Fransciso
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
24,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7795
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Coin Value History
1861-S $2 1/2 MS
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1861-S $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$53,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $41,000 | $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 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $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
1861-S $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. ...
$15,250
1861-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. ...
$5,246
1861-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
$7,500
1861-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (12/63). Mintage 24,000. ...
$2,520
$2.50 1861-S PCGS MS62
$34,075
1861-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/82 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/104 and 0/0+). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$600
1861-S $2 1/2 PCGS VF Details (Cleaned)
$575
1861-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. ...
$3,120
1861-S $2 1/2 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (2/109). PCGS Population: (1/91). Mintage 24,000. From The Tucker Collecti...
$961
1861-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/66 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/92 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$900
1861-S $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AU53
$6,750
1861-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (11/71). PCGS Population: (6/50). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. ...
$1,260
1861-S $2 1/2 NGC Good Details (Mount Removed)
$325
1861-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$15,600
1861-S $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3/68). NGC Census: (2/93). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$1,880
1861-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/47). NGC Census: (3/73). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$1,150
1861-S $2 1/2 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/64). NGC Census: (0/84). Mintage: 24,000. (#7795)...
$460
1861-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Tooled--ICG. Fine 15 Details. NGC Census: (1/77). PCGS Population (0/56). Mintage: 24,000. Numismed...
$159
1861-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC....
$13,800
1861-S $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AU55 ex: D.L. Hansen
$7,255
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