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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:
8403
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1875
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:
1875-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
11,600
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7823
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Coin Value History
1875-S $2 1/2 MS
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1875-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1875-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 55, 27 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 11,...
$1,140
1875-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$720
1875-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$840
1875-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$9,900
1875-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$6,900
1875-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (59/34). PCGS Population: (12/12). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$2,160
1875-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).
$504
1875-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$2,640
1875-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (13/149). PCGS Population: (11/55). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 11,...
$600
1875-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1875-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (20/85). NGC Census: (11/179). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG...
$456
1875-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (25/123). PCGS Population: (14/41). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53...
$456
1875-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/121). NGC Census: (0/194). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25...
$276
1875-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/99). NGC Census: (0/183). Mintage 11,600. ...
$336
1875-S $2 1/2 VG8--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details....
$115
1875-S $2 1/2
$13,225
1875-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (36/96). Mintage 11,600. ...
$1,200
1875-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$384
1875-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (4/182). PCGS Population: (5/111). Mintage 11,600. ...
$338
1875-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,040
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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