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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:
8387
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Fransciso
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
15,200
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7790
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Coin Value History
1859-S $2 1/2 MS
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1859-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$35,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1859-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$528
1859-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$2,040
1859-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....
$9,600
1859-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC....
$3,382
1859-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (6/62). PCGS Population: (4/44). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 15,2...
$1,440
1859-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS....
$3,360
1859-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (14/66). PCGS Population: (8/48). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 15,...
$1,020
1859-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$870
1859-S $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/89). PCGS Population: (2/68). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. M...
$552
1859-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,560
1859-S $2 1/2 PCGS AU Details (Altered Surfaces)
$552
1859-S $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC VG-8 (OGH)
$425
1859-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. ...
$4,935
1859-S $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/54). NGC Census: (0/104). Mintage: 15,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$489
1859-S $2 1/2 --Scratched--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (7/82). PCGS Population (6/29). Mintage: 15,200. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$373
$21,275
1859-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. ...
$17,250
1859-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Rim Damaged--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (3/84). PCGS Population (3/34). Mintage: 15,200. Numi...
$431
1859-S $2 1/2 VF20--Scratched--ANACS, XF Details. NGC Census: (3/85). PCGS Population (0/39).Mintage: 15,200. Numismedia Ws...
$276
1859-S $2 1/2 F12 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/85). PCGS Population (1/44). Mintage: 15,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$322
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $533 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $743 – $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: $573 – $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: $543 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $533 – $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
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