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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:
8404
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1876
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:
1876-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7825
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Coin Value History
1876-S $2 1/2 MS
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1876-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
1876-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Filed Rims (PCGS).
$720
1876-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$3,120
1876-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$2,640
1876-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/105). Mintage 5,000. ...
$780
1876-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (28/78). Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,260
1876-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (9/118). PCGS Population: (14/70). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 5,00...
$780
1876-S $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....
$2,640
1876-S $2 1/2 NGC AU58
$1,705
1876-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$840
1876-S $2 1/2 VF30 ANACS. Mintage 5,000. From The Toro Collection. ...
$504
1876-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
$22,800
$2.50 1876-S PCGS MS63 CAC
$21,738
1876-S $2 1/2
$184
1876-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$660
1876-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (14/105). Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,170
1876-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (19/7). PCGS Population: (7/16). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,00...
$2,100
1876-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/101). NGC Census: (9/130). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,...
$588
1876-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/42). NGC Census: (27/70). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5...
$990
1876-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (7/111). PCGS Population: (14/69). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 5,00...
$900
1876-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,900
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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