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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:
8401
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
1872-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
18,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7816
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Coin Value History
1872-S $2 1/2 MS
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1872-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $15,000 | $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 |
1872-S $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 5 in 20, 173 finer. CAC: 2 in 20, 24 finer (2/26). CDN: $716.58 Whsle. Bid ...
$763
1872-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (15/181). Mintage 18,000. ...
$720
1872-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$480
1872-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (19/103). PCGS Population: (14/52). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 18,...
$720
1872-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (37/136). PCGS Population: (32/85). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,...
$600
1872-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/11). NGC Census: (49/17). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$3,600
1872-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (36/66). PCGS Population: (23/29). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 18,0...
$900
1872-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/64). NGC Census: (15/120). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 18...
$870
1872-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/144). NGC Census: (8/186). CDN: $471 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 18...
$540
1872-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1872-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. ...
$12,600
1872-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$3,000
1872-S $2 1/2 F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/103). NGC Census: (1/168). Mintage: 18,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$230
1872-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/86). NGC Census: (0/141). Mintage: 18,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $217. (#7816)...
$218
$8,912
1872-S VF30 ANACS. ...
$184
1872-S 2 1/2 PCGS VF20
$360
1872-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (NGC).
$528
1872-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$247
1872-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$720
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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