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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:
8398
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1869
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:
1869-S
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
29,500
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7810
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1869-S $2 1/2 MS
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1869-S $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
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Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
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Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
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Worth: $587 – $48,000
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1869-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,098
1869-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 12, 201 finer (11/25). CDN: $604.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mint...
$732
1869-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$690
1869-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/90). Mintage 29,500. ...
$720
1869-S $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (13/214). Mintage 29,500. ...
$750
1869-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (65/20). Mintage 29,500. ...
$1,200
1869-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$3,840
1869-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (NGC).
$384
1869-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (11/6). PCGS Population: (9/12). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 29,5...
$2,040
$2.50 1869-S PCGS MS63 CAC
$14,100
1869-S $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS66
$66,000
1869-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (27/122). PCGS Population: (14/73). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53...
$576
1869-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/148). NGC Census: (5/212). Mintage: 29,500. ...
$352
$400
1869-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. ...
$920
1869-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. ...
$12,778
1869-S $2 1/2 F15 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/180). PCGS Population (2/117). Mintage: 29,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $193. (#7810...
$230
1869-S $2 1/2 VF20 ANACS....
$184
1869-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (39/83). PCGS Population: (18/55). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55....
$660
1869-S $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/186). PCGS Population (0/122). Mintage: 29,500. Numism...
$172
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