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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:
8406
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
1878-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
178,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7829
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Coin Value History
1878-S $2 1/2 MS
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1878-S $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$33,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1878-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 178,000. ...
$732
1878-S $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 39 in 63, 21 finer (5/26). CDN: $856.83 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 178,000....
$1,068
1878-S $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 18 in 64, 3 finer (3/26). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 178,000. ...
$2,318
1878-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $698.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 178,000. ...
$763
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$576
1878-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (32/366). Mintage 178,000. ...
$480
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$384
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$552
1878-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (103/75). NGC Census: (117/59). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1...
$1,200
1878-S $2 1/2 ICG XF45
$375
1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS AU53
$575
1878-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. ...
$14,400
1878-S $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
$12,925
1878-S $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/403). NGC Census: (1/603). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$317
1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU Details Net VF30. NGC Census: (0/444). PCGS Population (1/307). Mintage: 178,...
$126
1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/420). PCGS Population (0/289). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$138
1878-S $2 1/2 --EX-Jewelry--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. NGC Census: (0/396). PCGS Population (0/284). Mintage: ...
$138
1878-S $2 1/2
$78
1878-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 178,000. ...
$660
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$960
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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