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1878-S $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
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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: 8406
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1878
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: 1878-S
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 178,000
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7829
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8406 PCGS:7829 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1878-S $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $33,500 $1,234
MS66 - $26,500 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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1878-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 178,000. ...
$660
Sold 6/25/2025
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (32/366). Mintage 178,000. ...
1878-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (32/366). Mintage 178,000. ...
$480
Sold 2/26/2025
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1878-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 178,000. ...
1878-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 178,000. ...
$468
Sold 1/22/2025
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
1878-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
Sold 8/16/2024
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1878-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. EX: Bass. PCGS Population: (123/363). NGC Census: (90/690). CDN: $398 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55...
1878-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. EX: Bass. PCGS Population: (123/363). NGC Census: (90/690). CDN: $398 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55...
$468
Sold 3/20/2024
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (103/75). NGC Census: (117/59). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1...
1878-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (103/75). NGC Census: (117/59). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1...
$1,200
Sold 3/6/2024
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (54/22 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (45/18 and 0/1+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
1878-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (54/22 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (45/18 and 0/1+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$960
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1878-S $2 1/2 ICG XF45
1878-S $2 1/2 ICG XF45
$375
Sold 6/21/2021
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1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS AU53
1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS AU53
$575
Sold 5/17/2021
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. ...
1878-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. ...
$14,400
Sold 10/15/2020
Heritage Auctions
1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
$265
Sold 1/2/2017
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
1878-S $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
$12,925
Sold 1/12/2015
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1878-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/403). NGC Census: (1/603). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
1878-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/403). NGC Census: (1/603). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$317
Sold 2/10/2013
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1878-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/528). PCGS Population (35/305). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
1878-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/528). PCGS Population (35/305). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
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1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU Details Net VF30. NGC Census: (0/444). PCGS Population (1/307). Mintage: 178,...
1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU Details Net VF30. NGC Census: (0/444). PCGS Population (1/307). Mintage: 178,...
$126
Sold 12/16/2007
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1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/420). PCGS Population (0/289). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl...
1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/420). PCGS Population (0/289). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$138
Sold 7/17/2007
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1878-S $2 1/2 --EX-Jewelry--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. NGC Census: (0/396). PCGS Population (0/284). Mintage: ...
$138
Sold 8/22/2006
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1878-S $2 1/2
$78
Sold 10/3/2000
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 178,000. ...
1878-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 178,000. ...
$660
Sold 5/14/2025
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1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS MS60
1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS MS60
$735
Sold 5/2/2022
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