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1865-S $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
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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: 8394
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1865
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: 1865-S
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 23,376
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7802
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1865-S $2 1/2 MS
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1865-S $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
GSID:8394 PCGS:7802 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1865-S $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $24,500 $1,234
MS63 - $20,500 $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
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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1865-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 55, 23 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 23,376. ...
1865-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 55, 23 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 23,376. ...
$2,318
Sold 1/17/2026
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1865-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 30, 81 finer (12/25). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 23,376...
1865-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 30, 81 finer (12/25). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 23,376...
$1,159
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1865-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/47). NGC Census: (9/81). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 23...
1865-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/47). NGC Census: (9/81). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 23...
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1865-S $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/99). PCGS Population: (7/77). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 23,376...
$1,020
Sold 8/3/2022
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1865-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (8/85). PCGS Population: (7/65). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 23,376...
1865-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (8/85). PCGS Population: (7/65). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 23,376...
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