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1872 $2 1/2

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
F12 $585.00
F15 $624.00
VF20 $748.00
VF25 $780.00
VF30 $858.00
VF35 $973.00
XF40 $1,180.00
XF45 $1,500.00
AU50 $2,120.00
AU53 $2,500.00
AU55 $3,000.00
AU58 $4,000.00
MS60 $5,250.00
MS61 $6,250.00
MS62 $13,200.00
MS63 $19,200.00
MS64 $30,000.00
F12 CAC $702.00
F15 CAC $749.00
VF20 CAC $897.00
VF25 CAC $936.00
VF30 CAC $1,010.00
VF35 CAC $1,170.00
XF40 CAC $1,390.00
XF45 CAC $1,800.00
AU50 CAC $2,550.00
AU53 CAC $3,000.00
AU55 CAC $3,600.00
AU58 CAC $6,250.00
MS60 CAC $6,880.00
MS61 CAC $8,120.00
MS62 CAC $15,800.00
MS63 CAC $23,000.00
MS64 CAC $36,000.00

Apr Data

89 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 1,920 11/21/2023
    1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 2,280 11/21/2023
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. 58 HA 4,800 05/05/2023
    1872 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/34). NGC Census: (6/50). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,000 53 HA 2,160 07/17/2022
    1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 4,080 04/07/2022
    1872 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Partially prooflike surfaces display sharp eye appeal. This glistening coin is one of only 3,000 quar 50 HA 1,500 02/06/2022
    1872 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 5,000 11/22/2021
    1872 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Ex: Stecher Collection. With a mintage of only 3,000 pieces, the 1872 quarter eagle is scarce in all 55 HA 2,760 10/13/2021
    1872 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/65). NGC Census: (0/64). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 3,000. 30 HA 1,260 10/04/2021
    1872 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. This is a scarce Philadelphia issue, boasting a scant mintage of only 3,000 pieces. The present Choic 55 HA 2,160 10/04/2021
    1872 $2 1/2 PCGS XF40 40 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,600 06/14/2021
    1872 LIBERTY GOLD $2.5 NGC AU58 CAC 58 ALEX 6,000 01/28/2021
    1872 $2 1/2 PCGS AU53 (OGH) 53 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,850 12/07/2020
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 4,080 09/18/2020
    1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. 58 Stacks Bowers 5,040 08/07/2020
    1872 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (22/29). PCGS Population: (12/19). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3,00 55 HA 1,680 04/26/2020
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 3,244 04/24/2020
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 1,740 01/10/2020
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 2,160 09/06/2019
    1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 2,040 08/14/2019
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 4,810 07/12/2019
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS Gold Shield. 61 HA 3,120 01/31/2019
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS Secure. 58 HA 3,120 01/11/2019
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS Secure. 61 HA 4,320 10/11/2018
    1872 2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS62 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 14,250 08/27/2018
    1872 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 2,040 09/08/2017
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. 58 HA 3,172 11/02/2016
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 6,462 09/12/2016
    1872 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 1,880 09/11/2016
    1872 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/56). PCGS Population (13/29). Mintage: 3,000. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS 50 HA 1,762 09/11/2016
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 2,596 03/20/2014
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 6,462 02/05/2014
    1872 Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 2,589 09/20/2013
    1872 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. 53 HA 1,116 10/21/2012
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 4,600 11/10/2011
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 2,530 10/16/2011
    1872 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 891 09/11/2011
    1872 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 4,600 03/20/2011
    1872 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 1,955 10/31/2010
    1872 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 13,372 08/07/2010
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 2,300 06/06/2010
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. 58 HA 3,450 03/28/2010
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 2,990 10/24/2009
    1872 $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. 50 HA 632 08/02/2009
    1872 $2 1/2 MS 58 Ira & Larry Goldberg 2,012 05/24/2009
    1872 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,265 05/03/2009
    1872 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/2). NGC Census: (21/12). Mintage: 3,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin 58 HA 2,070 03/08/2009
    1872 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/17). NGC Census: (4/49). Mintage: 3,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin 53 HA 965 02/08/2009
    1872 $2 1/2 MS 62 Ira & Larry Goldberg 8,338 09/14/2008
    1872 $2 1/2 MS 62 Ira & Larry Goldberg 7,188 09/14/2008
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7815
      Coin Date: 1872
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): Gold quarter eagle
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: P
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
      Mintage: 3,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty head gold quarter eagle
      Coinage Years: 1839-1907
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 18
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 4.18
      Weight (Ounces): 0.12094
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      PCGS #: 7815
      NGC ID: 25KK
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