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1877-S $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.52%
$491.15
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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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8405
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1877
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 4.18 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.121 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 18
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1877-S
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 35,400
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7827
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.52%
$491.15
GSID:8405 PCGS:7827 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1877-S $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $18,000 $1,234
MS65 - $12,500 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
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$732
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1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$915
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1877-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 55, 231 finer (2/26). CDN: $730.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3...
1877-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 55, 231 finer (2/26). CDN: $730.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3...
$793
Sold 3/4/2026
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1877-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 61, 109 finer (12/25). CDN: $811.14 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3...
1877-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 61, 109 finer (12/25). CDN: $811.14 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3...
$980
Sold 1/21/2026
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1877-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
1877-S $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ... CAC approved
$25,620
Sold 1/16/2026
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1877-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 45, 357 finer (11/25). CDN: $596.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3...
1877-S $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 45, 357 finer (11/25). CDN: $596.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3...
$690
Sold 12/17/2025
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1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$504
Sold 9/4/2025
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1877-S $2 1/2 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
1877-S $2 1/2 MS64+ PCGS. CAC.... CAC approved
$9,000
Sold 2/28/2025
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1877-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (7/189). PCGS Population: (3/133). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 35,4...
1877-S $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (7/189). PCGS Population: (3/133). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 35,4...
$720
Sold 5/22/2024
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1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
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$432
Sold 11/21/2023
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1877-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (8/422). PCGS Population: (22/301). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 35,...
1877-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (8/422). PCGS Population: (22/301). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 35,...
$456
Sold 9/6/2023
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$2.50 1877-S PCGS MS63
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$2,174
Sold 3/5/2023
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$2.50 1877-S PCGS AU53
$2.50 1877-S PCGS AU53
$385
Sold 7/19/2018
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1877-S $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (1/297). PCGS Population (1/181). Mintage: 35,400. Numismed...
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$172
Sold 6/15/2008
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1877-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $719.45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 35,400. ...
1877-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $719.45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 35,400. ...
$793
Sold 9/16/2026
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1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
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$1,037
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1877-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/221). Mintage 35,400. ...
1877-S $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/221). Mintage 35,400. ...
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