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1857-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: 8384
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1857
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: 1857-S
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Fransciso
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 69,200
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7785
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1857-S $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8384 PCGS:7785 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1857-S $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $16,500 $1,234
MS63 - $14,000 $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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1857-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
1857-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
$2,160
Sold 6/14/2024
Heritage Auctions
1857-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (6/178). PCGS Population: (15/138). CDN: $434 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 69,...
1857-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (6/178). PCGS Population: (15/138). CDN: $434 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 69,...
$480
Sold 9/27/2023
Heritage Auctions
1857-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/144). PCGS Population: (16/76). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 69,...
1857-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/144). PCGS Population: (16/76). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 69,...
$840
Sold 2/1/2023
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1857-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (13/156). PCGS Population: (27/91). CDN: $528 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 69,...
1857-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (13/156). PCGS Population: (27/91). CDN: $528 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 69,...
$516
Sold 9/21/2022
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1857-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (7/168). PCGS Population: (16/119). CDN: $489 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 69,...
1857-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (7/168). PCGS Population: (16/119). CDN: $489 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 69,...
$540
Sold 3/23/2022
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1857-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (4/185). PCGS Population: (2/162). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintag...
1857-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (4/185). PCGS Population: (2/162). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintag...
$588
Sold 10/25/2021
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1857-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Ex: D. L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: (17/58). NGC Census: (16/125). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid ...
1857-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Ex: D. L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: (17/58). NGC Census: (16/125). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,260
Sold 10/13/2021
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1857-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/189). PCGS Population: (3/161). Mintage 69,200. ...
1857-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/189). PCGS Population: (3/161). Mintage 69,200. ...
$432
Sold 2/9/2021
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1857-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
1857-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,320
Sold 4/24/2020
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1857-S $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. ...
1857-S $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. ...
$3,360
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1857-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/41). NGC Census: (38/85). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU...
1857-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/41). NGC Census: (38/85). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU...
$1,320
Sold 9/8/2019
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1857-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/150). NGC Census: (1/172). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30...
1857-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/150). NGC Census: (1/172). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30...
$300
Sold 8/21/2019
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1857-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/182). PCGS Population: (0/162). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fi...
1857-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/182). PCGS Population: (0/162). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fi...
$234
Sold 8/21/2019
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1857-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/157). NGC Census: (2/173). CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25...
1857-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/157). NGC Census: (2/173). CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25...
$300
Sold 8/21/2019
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$275
Sold 10/19/2014
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1857-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
1857-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,638
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1857-S $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/114). NGC Census: (3/154). Mintage: 69,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
1857-S $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/114). NGC Census: (3/154). Mintage: 69,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$352
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1857-S $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 69,200. (#7785)...
1857-S $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 69,200. (#7785)...
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1857-S $2 1/2 VG8 ANACS. ...
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1857-S $2 1/2 AG3--Cleaned--ANACS, Good Details....
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