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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:
8399
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
16,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7812
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Coin Value History
1870-S $2 1/2 MS
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1870-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
1870-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 50, 66 finer (6/26). CDN: $803.33 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 16...
$947
1870-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 34 in 58, 13 finer (2/26). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 16,000. ...
$2,837
1870-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 22 in 45, 85 finer (11/25). CDN: $687.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 16...
$885
1870-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 55, 42 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 16,...
$1,320
1870-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$360
1870-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$6,000
1870-S $2 1/2 MS63+ PCGS....
$12,600
1870-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$8,400
1870-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$456
1870-S $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/145). PCGS Population: (5/130). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 16,0...
$480
1870-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$34,800
1870-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/86). NGC Census: (12/118). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40...
$420
1870-S $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC VF25
$390
1870-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (13/70). PCGS Population (6/38). Mintage: 16,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$717
1870-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/112). PCGS Population (3/76). Mintage: 16,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$264
1870-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$3,335
1870-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (16/87). Mintage 16,000. ...
$762
1870-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS....
$2,880
1870-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (23/103). Mintage 16,000. ...
$630
1870-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$900
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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