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1862-S $2 1/2

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
F15 $1,810.00
VF20 $2,000.00
VF25 $2,120.00
VF30 $2,250.00
VF35 $2,500.00
XF40 $2,810.00
XF45 $3,380.00
AU50 $4,500.00
AU53 $5,310.00
AU55 $6,250.00
AU58 $9,380.00
MS60 $16,800.00
MS61 $20,400.00
MS62 $30,000.00
MS63 $43,200.00
F15 CAC $2,180.00
VF20 CAC $2,400.00
VF25 CAC $2,550.00
VF30 CAC $2,700.00
VF35 CAC $3,000.00
XF40 CAC $3,380.00
XF45 CAC $4,050.00
AU50 CAC $5,400.00
AU53 CAC $6,380.00
AU55 CAC $7,500.00
AU58 CAC $11,200.00
MS60 CAC $20,200.00
MS61 CAC $24,500.00
MS62 CAC $36,000.00
MS63 CAC $51,800.00

Apr Data

63 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1862-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 8,400 08/17/2024
    1862-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 8,400 03/28/2024
    1862-S $2 1/2 PCGS MS61 61 David Lawrence Rare Coins 18,805 12/19/2022
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 7,800 08/26/2022
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/42). PCGS Population: (5/47). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 8,00 35 HA 2,400 07/17/2022
    1862-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. CAC. The low 8,000-piece mintage did little to offset the demands of West Coast commerce in 1862 15 HA 2,400 02/06/2022
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 5,160 01/14/2022
    1862-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 20,400 12/16/2021
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. A scarce San Francisco issue, boasting a mintage of only 8,000 pieces. This collector-grade exampl 20 HA 2,280 10/25/2021
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. From a mintage of only 8,000 pieces, the 1862-S quarter eagle is elusive in all grades. This colle 25 HA 2,040 10/13/2021
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. The San Francisco Mint quarter eagle production was much lower than previous years. While the Civi 25 HA 2,520 10/04/2021
    1862-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. From a mintage of only 8,000 pieces, this Choice XF 1862-S quarter eagle displays exceptionally sm 45 HA 4,440 10/04/2021
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. A pleasing collector-grade example of this San Francisco issue, showing uniform honey-gold patina 30 HA 2,400 10/04/2021
    1862-S $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC F15 15 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,506 07/05/2021
    1862-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 24,000 01/22/2021
    $2.50 1862-S PCGS AU58 CAC 58 Legend 17,038 07/16/2020
    1862-S $2 1/2 -- Bent -- NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (0/47). PCGS Population: (4/56). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for problem-f 20 HA 1,020 01/12/2020
    1862-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/47). PCGS Population: (4/60). Fine 15. Mintage 8,000. From The Poulos Famil 15 HA 1,446 09/08/2019
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 7,200 08/14/2018
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. 20 HA 1,645 04/30/2017
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 4,935 02/19/2017
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 6,462 11/02/2016
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 5,405 11/02/2016
    1862-S $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. 45 HA 3,995 09/11/2016
    1862-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 7,638 08/13/2015
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. 35 HA 1,651 03/20/2014
    1862-S $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 23,500 01/12/2014
    1862-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 17,625 01/12/2014
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 7,050 10/21/2012
    1862-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. 35 HA 1,998 08/05/2012
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 6,612 06/03/2012
    1862-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/51). PCGS Population (1/53). Mintage: 8,000. (#7798) 10 HA 1,035 06/03/2012
    1862-S $2 1/2 MS 63 Ira & Larry Goldberg 43,700 01/29/2012
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. 53 HA 4,312 01/08/2012
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 6,325 11/10/2011
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU55+ NGC. 55 HA 5,635 11/10/2011
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. 58 HA 8,625 10/16/2011
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 6,900 10/31/2010
    1862-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 6,414 08/07/2010
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 6,325 06/06/2010
    1862-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. 15 HA 1,092 05/02/2010
    1862-S $2 1/2 MS 45 Stacks Bowers 3,450 03/02/2010
    1862-S $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. 60 HA 3,220 10/24/2009
    1862-S $2 1/2 --Graffiti, Polished--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (2/44). PCGS Population (6/26). Mintage: 8,000. Numismedia 40 HA 546 05/31/2009
    1862-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. 15 HA 920 12/06/2008
    1862-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. 15 HA 1,092 02/16/2008
    1862-S $2 1/2 --Obverse Scratched--NCS. AU Details. 50 HA 1,495 02/16/2008
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. 50 HA 3,594 07/13/2007
    1862-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. With an original mintage of just 8,000 coins, this issue is rare in all grades and only 50 or so pi 61 HA 14,375 01/07/2006
    1862-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Unlike most other S-mint Quarter Eagles from this era, the 1862-S is generally found well struck. 55 HA 5,750 12/14/2005
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7798
      Coin Date: 1862-S
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
      Mintage: 8,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty head gold quarter eagle
      Coinage Years: 1839-1907
      Mint Location: San Fransciso
      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 #: 7798
      NGC ID: 25K2
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