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1872-S $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
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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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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
GSID:8401 PCGS:7816 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1872-S $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $18,000 $1,234
MS64 - $15,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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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 ...
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
Sold 3/4/2026
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1872-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (15/181). Mintage 18,000. ...
1872-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (15/181). Mintage 18,000. ...
$720
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1872-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
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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,...
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,...
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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,...
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,...
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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...
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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...
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
Sold 2/15/2023
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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...
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
Sold 7/6/2022
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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...
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