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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:
8400
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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:
1871-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
22,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7814
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Coin Value History
1871-S $2 1/2 MS
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1871-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $27,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1871-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. ...
$19,520
1871-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS....
$3,120
1871-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$5,040
1871-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/221). Mintage 22,000. ...
$576
1871-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$660
1871-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (53/93). Mintage 22,000. ...
$780
1871-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$552
1871-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH.
$5,040
1871-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/153). NGC Census: (2/234). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Minta...
$600
1871-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$456
1871-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/68 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (23/149 and 0/0+). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$630
1871-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (70/27). PCGS Population: (22/23). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 22...
$960
1871-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Ex: Ylang Ylang Collection. NGC Census: (12/15). PCGS Population: (5/18). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,040
1871-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/138 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (8/220 and 0/0+). CDN: $449 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$630
1871-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/208). PCGS Population: (12/117). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 22,...
$288
1871-S $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VG8 Details Net VF8. NGC Census: (0/196). PCGS Population (0/104). Mintage: 22,000. Numi...
$231
1871-S $2 1/2 NGC VF25
$268
1871-S $2 1/2--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. A thickly hairlined piece with a typical strike on the eagle. Just 22,...
$126
1871-S $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. This is an extraordinary example of the date, scarce in any Mint State grade. PCGS and NGC hav...
$20,125
1871-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. ...
$109
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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