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1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
US $5,508
Grade
AU58
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
44343138
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
1872 $2.50
SKU: 44343138
A rare Reconstruction-era gold piece with undeniable charm and upside, this 1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint is certified PCGS AU58—just a whisper from Mint State. With a tiny original mintage of only 3,000 circulation strikes and a reputation among specialists as rare in all grades and substantially undervalued, the 1872 quarter eagle is one of the true sleepers of the Liberty Head series.
Struck in 90% gold and designed by Christian Gobrecht, the coin features the classic Coronet Liberty obverse and a no-motto eagle reverse—an elegant, pre–Coinage Act of 1873 type. Collectors prize the date for its scarcity in high grade; in fact, seasoned numismatists have long observed that Uncirculated 1872 quarter eagles appear even less frequently than proofs, and proofs themselves are exceedingly rare.
This AU58 example offers strong, near-Mint detail with light high-point friction and pleasing eye appeal for the grade. Expect attractive yellow-gold surfaces with warm honey-to-amber highlights and residual luster in protected areas—exactly what advanced collectors seek in a premium AU.
Rarity and population
Mintage: 3,000 (business strikes)
PCGS population in AU58: 14 coins; only 9 graded higher
Why this coin
Scarce Philadelphia issue seldom offered in choice AU or better
Important date for Liberty Head quarter eagle specialists and advanced type collectors
A compelling combination of rarity, quality, and value potential
Key specifications
Date/Denomination: 1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Grade: PCGS AU58
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
Weight: 4.18 g; AGW: 0.12094 troy oz; Diameter: 18 mm; Edge: Reeded
An exceptional opportunity to secure a low-mintage, high-grade 19th-century gold rarity—coveted by serious collectors and an eye-catching centerpiece for any premium U.S. gold type or date set.
PCGS # 7815.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Year 1872
Strike Business
1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
1872 $2.50
SKU: 44343138
A rare Reconstruction-era gold piece with undeniable charm and upside, this 1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint is certified PCGS AU58—just a whisper from Mint State. With a tiny original mintage of only 3,000 circulation strikes and a reputation among specialists as rare in all grades and substantially undervalued, the 1872 quarter eagle is one of the true sleepers of the Liberty Head series.
Struck in 90% gold and designed by Christian Gobrecht, the coin features the classic Coronet Liberty obverse and a no-motto eagle reverse—an elegant, pre–Coinage Act of 1873 type. Collectors prize the date for its scarcity in high grade; in fact, seasoned numismatists have long observed that Uncirculated 1872 quarter eagles appear even less frequently than proofs, and proofs themselves are exceedingly rare.
This AU58 example offers strong, near-Mint detail with light high-point friction and pleasing eye appeal for the grade. Expect attractive yellow-gold surfaces with warm honey-to-amber highlights and residual luster in protected areas—exactly what advanced collectors seek in a premium AU.
Rarity and population
Mintage: 3,000 (business strikes)
PCGS population in AU58: 14 coins; only 9 graded higher
Why this coin
Scarce Philadelphia issue seldom offered in choice AU or better
Important date for Liberty Head quarter eagle specialists and advanced type collectors
A compelling combination of rarity, quality, and value potential
Key specifications
Date/Denomination: 1872 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Grade: PCGS AU58
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
Weight: 4.18 g; AGW: 0.12094 troy oz; Diameter: 18 mm; Edge: Reeded
An exceptional opportunity to secure a low-mintage, high-grade 19th-century gold rarity—coveted by serious collectors and an eye-catching centerpiece for any premium U.S. gold type or date set.
PCGS # 7815.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Year 1872
Strike Business
