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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:
8402
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
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:
1873-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
27,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7820
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1873-S $2 1/2 MS
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1873-S $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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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
1873-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 40, 160 finer (11/25). CDN: $625.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2...
$690
1873-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....
$2,880
1873-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (24/127). Mintage 27,000. ...
$720
1873-S $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. Mintage 27,000. ...
$492
1873-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (28/90). Mintage 27,000....
$780
1873-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (50/74). PCGS Population: (26/45). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 27,0...
$720
1873-S $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. ...
$3,960
1873-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (55/18). PCGS Population: (20/26). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 27...
$870
$2.50 1873-S PCGS MS64 CAC
$12,338
1873-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population: (0/25). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 27,0...
$1,320
1873-S $2 1/2 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$40,800
1873-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. ...
$1,451
1873-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/179). NGC Census: (7/244). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25...
$242
1873-S $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/253). PCGS Population: (3/179). VF20. Mintage 27,000. ...
$228
1873-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (13/147). NGC Census: (4/232). Mintage 27,000. ...
$435
1873-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (8/236). PCGS Population (4/132). Mintage: 27,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$276
1873-S $2 1/2 PCGS XF40
$475
1873-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Natural wheat-gold coloration adorns each side of this satiny, Mint State 1873-S quarter eagle. Th...
$3,600
1873-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (20/122). PCGS Population: (17/72). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 27,...
$600
1873-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (59/170). Mintage 27,000. ...
$504
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