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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 Fransciso
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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Coin Value History
1865-S $2 1/2 MS
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1865-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $20,500 | $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 |
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
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
1865-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,560
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...
$1,626
1865-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Fine-12 (NGC).
$576
1865-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,800
1865-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
$2,640
1865-S $2 1/2 PCGS VF20
$957
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
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...
$1,140
$2.50 1865-S PCGS MS63+ CAC
$49,938
1865-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/98). PCGS Population: (3/86). Fine 15. Mintage 23,376. From The Poulos Fami...
$492
1865-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,920
1865-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. ...
$12,925
1865-S $2 1/2 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/97). PCGS Population: (0/82). Mintage 23,376. ...
$435
1865-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. ...
$1,998
1865-S $2 1/2 --Damaged--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (1/5). Mintage: 23,376. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$719
1865-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/69). PCGS Population (1/54). Mintage: 23,376. (#7802)...
$489
1865-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (14/22). PCGS Population: (10/8). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 23,...
$2,040
1865-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,020
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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