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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:
8393
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1863
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:
1863-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Fransciso
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
10,800
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7799
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Coin Value History
1863-S $2 1/2 MS
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1863-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
1863-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS....
$5,040
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$1,560
1863-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC....
$7,200
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$6,300
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$2,880
1863-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. ...
$6,900
1863-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/79). PCGS Population: (4/53). Mintage 10,800. ...
$1,320
1863-S $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. CAC. Immediate and heavy circulation was the rule for all San Francisco Mint coinage during the 186...
$3,120
1863-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 10,800. From The Toro Collection. ...
$1,080
$2.50 1863-S PCGS MS61
$16,450
1863-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1863-S $2 1/2 VG8 PCGS. ...
$1,020
1863-S $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/69). PCGS Population: (5/42). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. M...
$1,740
1863-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/62). PCGS Population (2/31). Mintage: 10,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$1,998
1863-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$2,116
1863-S $2 1/2 F15 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/88). PCGS Population (1/30). Mintage: 10,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $382. (#7799)...
$402
$50,600
1863-S $2 1/2 --Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. ...
$167
1863-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,560
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Rim Damage (NGC).
$2,040
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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