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1879 $2 1/2 MS61
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1879 $2 1/2 MS

MS61

1879 $2 1/2

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Greysheet (2026)
$1,234
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CPG (2026)
$1,234
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NGC (2026)
$1,234
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PCGS (2026)
$1,234
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Auction Prices, Other Grades

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1879 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 66, 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $4,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 88,960. ...
MS66 NGC
1879 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 66, 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $4,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 88,960. ...
$4,758
Sold 1/21/2026
Heritage Auctions
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
AU58 PCGS
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$576
Sold 9/4/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$456
Sold 4/23/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1879 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (13/5). Mintage 88,960. ...
MS65 NGC
1879 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (13/5). Mintage 88,960. ...
$2,640
Sold 3/2/2025
Heritage Auctions
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
AU50 PCGS
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$408
Sold 11/26/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1879 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS....
MS65 PCGS
1879 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS....
$2,220
Sold 11/22/2024
Heritage Auctions
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$408
Sold 9/11/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1879 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CAC....
MS66 PCGS CAC
1879 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CAC.... CAC approved
$10,800
Sold 8/16/2024
Heritage Auctions
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
AU55 PCGS
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$456
Sold 11/21/2023
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1879 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (110/710). NGC Census: (37/1002). CDN: $428 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 8...
AU55 PCGS
1879 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (110/710). NGC Census: (37/1002). CDN: $428 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 8...
$432
Sold 9/13/2023
Heritage Auctions
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
AU53 PCGS
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$480
Sold 7/12/2023
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1879 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/548). NGC Census: (3/717). Mintage: 88,990. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
AU50 PCGS
1879 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/548). NGC Census: (3/717). Mintage: 88,990. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$276
Sold 5/4/2010
Heritage Auctions
1879 $2 1/2 VF30--Reengraved Around Ear, Polished--ANACS, AU Details....
VF30 ANACS
$138
Sold 10/2/2005
Heritage Auctions
1879 $2 1/2 XF45--Scratched--ANACS, AU Details....
XF45 ANACS
$144
Sold 8/28/2005
Heritage Auctions
1879 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Bright luster illuminates the ...
AU53 PCGS
$184
Sold 11/7/2003
Heritage Auctions
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