On September 1, Stack's Bowers conducted a Rarities Night session in California as part of this firm's post-ANA World's Fair of Money® auction extravaganza.
Auction lot photos of this item graded XF45
Coin Value History
1863-S $2 1/2 XF45
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
XF45
PCGS
$6,300
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
XF45
PCGS
$7,200
1863-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS....
AU50
PCGS
$5,040
1863-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. ...
AU50
PCGS
$4,560
1863-S Liberty Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
XF40
PCGS
$2,116
1863-S $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. ...
AU53
PCGS
$4,080
1863-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. ...
AU55
NGC
$4,636
1863-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC....
AU55
NGC
$7,200
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
VF35
PCGS
$2,880
1863-S $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. The 1863-S quarter eagle is scarce in all grades, coming from a mintage of only 10,800 pieces. Thi...
VF35
PCGS
$2,520
1863-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. ...
AU58
NGC
$9,150
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$1,560
1863-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Rim Damage (NGC).
$2,040
1863-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. ...
AU58
NGC
$6,900
1863-S $2 1/2 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/79). PCGS Population: (4/53). Mintage 10,800. ...
VG10
NGC
$1,320
1863-S $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. CAC. Immediate and heavy circulation was the rule for all San Francisco Mint coinage during the 186...
VF25
NGC
$3,120
1863-S $2 1/2 Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 10,800. From The Toro Collection. ...
F12
ANACS
$1,080
$2.50 1863-S PCGS MS61
MS61
PCGS
$16,450
1863-S $2 1/2 VG8 PCGS. ...
VG8
PCGS
$1,020
1863-S $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/69). PCGS Population: (5/42). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. M...
VF20
NGC
$1,740
1863-S $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/45). NGC Census: (0/76). Mintage 10,800. ...
VG10
PCGS
$1,292
1863-S $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/62). PCGS Population (2/31). Mintage: 10,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
VF30
NGC
$1,998
1863-S $2 1/2 F15 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/88). PCGS Population (1/30). Mintage: 10,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $382. (#7799)...
F15
ANACS
$402
MS64
PCGS
$50,600
1863-S $2 1/2 --Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. ...
G4
ANACS
$167
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11/6/2026
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The rare coin market so far in 2026 has been somewhat volatile, with greater price swings happening over a shorter period of time when compared to historical norms.
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Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins ANA Signature Auction & Platinum Session
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026





