$2.50 - 1856-S PCGS MS61

Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.
Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.
Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.
Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.
Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.
Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.
Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.
Quarter Eagle. 1856-S San Francisco $2.50 gold coin. PCGS MS61.

$2.50 - 1856-S PCGS MS61

$5,250.00

Date…….1856-S
Grade…….PCGS MS61
PCGS Price Guide.…….……6000
Population (PCGS).……..…..11/21
Population (NGC)….………...14/11
Serial Number……7781.61/80586899
PCGS Lookup Number.……….7781

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PCGS MS61 1856-S $2.50

When one considers that the 1854-S is a six-figure rarity and none were struck by the San Francisco mint in 1855, the 1856-S is essentially the first obtainable quarter eagle from the new Western mint.

This well-struck example is slightly reflective and the mirrors in the fields tend to exaggerate the marks seen on both sides.

Not a single PCGS MS61 example has sold at auction since 2/2018 when a coin similar to this brought $4,800. We note a DL Hansen duplicate also graded PCGS MS61 currently available for sale at $6,350.

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