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1873-S $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.1%
$531.58
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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: 8402
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1873
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: 1873-S
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 27,000
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7820
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.1%
$531.58
GSID:8402 PCGS:7820 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1873-S $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $42,000 $1,234
MS65 - $31,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $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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1873-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 45, 121 finer (3/26). CDN: $685.17 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2...
1873-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 45, 121 finer (3/26). CDN: $685.17 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2...
$671
Sold 5/6/2026
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1873-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 40, 160 finer (11/25). CDN: $625.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2...
1873-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 40, 160 finer (11/25). CDN: $625.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2...
$690
Sold 12/17/2025
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1873-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....
1873-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....
$2,880
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1873-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (24/127). Mintage 27,000. ...
1873-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (24/127). Mintage 27,000. ...
$720
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1873-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (28/90). Mintage 27,000....
1873-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (28/90). Mintage 27,000....
$780
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$2.50 1873-S PCGS MS64 CAC
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1873-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population: (0/25). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 27,0...
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Sold 12/16/2020
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1873-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (13/147). NGC Census: (4/232). Mintage 27,000. ...
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1873-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (8/236). PCGS Population (4/132). Mintage: 27,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
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