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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:
8405
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1877
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:
1877-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
35,400
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7827
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Coin Value History
1877-S $2 1/2 MS
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1877-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $12,500 | $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 |
1877-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 55, 231 finer (2/26). CDN: $730.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3...
$793
1877-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 61, 109 finer (12/25). CDN: $811.14 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3...
$980
1877-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$25,620
1877-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 45, 357 finer (11/25). CDN: $596.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3...
$690
1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$504
1877-S $2 1/2 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
1877-S $2 1/2 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 35,400. ...
$660
1877-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (7/189). PCGS Population: (3/133). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 35,4...
$720
1877-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/39). NGC Census: (67/19). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3...
$1,140
1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$432
1877-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (8/422). PCGS Population: (22/301). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 35,...
$456
$2.50 1877-S PCGS MS63
$2,174
$2.50 1877-S PCGS AU53
$385
1877-S $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (1/297). PCGS Population (1/181). Mintage: 35,400. Numismed...
$172
1877-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/221). Mintage 35,400. ...
$552
1877-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 35,400. ...
$960
1877-S $2 1/2 MS65 NGC....
$9,000
1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$552
1877-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$6,600
1877-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Mintage 35,400. ...
$528
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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