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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:
8397
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1868
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:
1868-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Fransciso
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
34,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7808
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Coin Value History
1868-S $2 1/2 MS
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1868-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
1868-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$780
1868-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 84 in 58 (1 in 58+), 20 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$1,680
1868-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 46 in 55, 104 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 34,000. ...
$1,050
1868-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Plugged (PCGS).
$384
1868-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/262). Mintage 34,000. ...
$564
1868-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (17/148). Mintage 34,000. ...
$960
1868-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....
$2,640
1868-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (38/200). PCGS Population: (25/100). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 34...
$576
1868-S $2 1/2 -- Cleaned, -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 34,000. ...
$600
1868-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (7/243). PCGS Population: (10/129). CDN: $461 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$552
1868-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,600
1868-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$2,280
1868-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/153). NGC Census: (1/246). Mintage 34,000. ...
$360
1868-S $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (1/246). PCGS Population: (5/142). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for pr...
$228
1868-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,862
1868-S $2 1/2 -- Minor Clip at 9 O'clock -- MS63 NGC. ...
$3,819
1868-S $2 1/2 PCGS F15
$276
1868-S $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 34,000. ...
$660
1868-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,800
1868-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$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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