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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:
8395
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
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:
1866-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Fransciso
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
38,960
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7804
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Coin Value History
1866-S $2 1/2 MS
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1866-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
1866-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 26 in 55 (1 in 55?+), 42 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta...
$1,708
1866-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (26/169). Mintage 38,900. ...
$780
1866-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$576
1866-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS).
$576
1866-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,760
1866-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Holed (PCGS).
$408
1866-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....
$5,760
1866-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/61). NGC Census: (50/113). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 38...
$840
1866-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (23/89). PCGS Population: (23/38). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 38,9...
$900
1866-S $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VF Details. Mintage 38,900. ...
$420
$2.50 1866-S PCGS MS62
$15,275
1866-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (26/62). PCGS Population: (11/27). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 38...
$1,110
1866-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/126). NGC Census: (8/176). CDN: $496 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 38...
$576
1866-S $2 1/2 NGC UNC Details (Cleaned)
$1,002
1866-S $2 1/2 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/189). NGC Census: (0/205). Mintage 38,900. ...
$348
1866-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/154). NGC Census: (3/187). Mintage 38,900. ...
$258
1866-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. VG-10 (PCGS).
$306
1866-S $2 1/2 -- Heavily Damaged, Mount Removed--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (1/170). PCGS Population (3/125). Mintage: ...
$196
1866-S $2 1/2 --Ex: Jewelry--ANACS. VF Details, Net AG3. ...
$63
1866-S $2 1/2
$12,100
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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