Whitman Expo
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 AU53
Coin Value History
1878-S $2 1/2 AU53
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS AU53
AU53
PCGS
$575
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
AU55
PCGS
$552
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
AU50
PCGS
$576
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
AU50
PCGS
$408
1878-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 5 in 58, 35 finer (6/26). CDN: $628.29 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 178,000. ...
AU58
PCGS
$915
1878-S $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $698.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 178,000. ...
AU58
PCGS
$763
1878-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (32/366). Mintage 178,000. ...
MS60
NGC
$480
1878-S $2 1/2 PCGS MS60
MS60
PCGS
$735
1878-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 178,000. ...
MS61
NGC
$732
1878-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 178,000. ...
MS61
NGC
$660
1878-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 63 (1 in 63+), 27 finer (10/26). CDN: $990 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
MS63
PCGS
$1,037
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
MS62
NGC
$793
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....
MS63
NGC
$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. ...
MS64
NGC
$2,318
1878-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$384
1878-S $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
MS64
PCGS
$3,120
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...
MS62
PCGS
$1,200
1878-S $2 1/2 ICG XF45
XF45
ICG
$375
1878-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. ...
MS65
PCGS
$14,400
1878-S $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
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 ...
XF40
PCGS
$317
1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU Details Net VF30. NGC Census: (0/444). PCGS Population (1/307). Mintage: 178,...
VF30
ANACS
$126
1878-S $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/420). PCGS Population (0/289). Mintage: 178,000. Numismedia Wsl...
VF20
ANACS
$138
1878-S $2 1/2 --EX-Jewelry--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. NGC Census: (0/396). PCGS Population (0/284). Mintage: ...
F12
ANACS
$138
1878-S $2 1/2
AG3
ANACS
$78
Greysheet News
1796 Coin in Post-ANA Auction Rarities Session
11/9/2026
Review Held for Dollars, Comic Art Coins and Medals
Commissioners reviewed reverse designs for the four American Innovation dollars scheduled to be released in 2028 and obverse and reverse designs for the 2027 issues in the Comic Art Coin and Medal Program.
11/6/2026
The Business of Numismatics: November 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
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.
11/4/2026
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
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026