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Very rare. From a reported mintage of 246 coins, only 12 are known today.
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:
8375
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1854
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:
1854-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
12 known
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7773
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Coin Value History
1854-S $2 1/2 MS
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1854-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU53 |
|
$749,000 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $624,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lyaf8-0.20200710200900176.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $594 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $804 – $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: $634 – $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: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $604 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $594 – $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
1854-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VG Details--Mount Removed (PCGS).
$114,000
1854-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$561,200
1854-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (NGC).
$408,000
1854-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC....
$222,000
1854-S $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. ...
$288,000
1854-S $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. ...
$360,000
1854-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS Secure. ...
$264,000
1854-S $2 1/2 Good 6 PCGS. ...
$193,875
$161,000
1854-S $2 1/2--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. Ex: Atwater Collection. The 1854-S Quarter Eagle is one of th...
$69,000
1854-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Scratches, Cleaned (NGC).
$231,438
1854-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. For collectors of the Liberty quarter eagles, the 1854-S is considered the ultimate issue. This se...
$345,000
1854-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$384,000
1854-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. ...
$252,000
1854-S $2 1/2 VF25 NGC....
$97,750
1854-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$331,350
$253,000
$178,250
1854-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. ...
$253,000
1854-S $2 1/2 VF35 ★ NGC. ...
$253,000
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