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1862-S $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
US $10,691
Grade
AU58
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
21024343
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
1862-S $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
1862-S $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
1862-S $2.50
SKU: 21024343
The 1862-S $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is one of the great sleeper issues in the entire Quarter Eagle series, combining Civil War-era history with true scarcity from the San Francisco Mint. Seldom offered in any condition and underrated even among seasoned gold specialists, this date ranks among the rarest by marketplace visibility, with just 24 appearances across 226 recorded auctions, placing it tenth in the series by number of appearances. Examples in Extremely Fine or better are especially elusive, and AU pieces represent a genuinely advanced collector opportunity.
**Coin Details**
**Date and Denomination:** 1862-S $2.50 Quarter Eagle
**Type:** Liberty Head Quarter Eagle (Coronet Head)
**Mint:** San Francisco
**Grade:** PCGS AU58
**PCGS Certification Number:** 21024343
**Rarity and Collector Significance**
**Population (PCGS):** 9 graded in AU58
**Finer Known at PCGS:** 7 higher
**Original Mintage:** 8,000
Widely considered very rare in all grades, with most survivors encountered well worn; AU examples are notably difficult to locate and strongly desirable for collectors building a meaningful Liberty Head Quarter Eagle set or a Civil War gold type lineup.
**Eye Appeal and Surfaces**
In AU58, this coin typically presents with strong remaining detail and only light friction on the highest design points, offering much of the visual appeal of Mint State at a more accessible level. Expect classic Liberty Head quarter eagle coloration, often seen in warm golden hues with deeper orange-gold undertones and potential subtle highlights that enhance the satiny look of early San Francisco gold.
**Why This Coin Belongs in a Collection**
A genuinely scarce San Francisco Civil War date with a low mintage and limited public offerings
A premier “better-date” quarter eagle that is far tougher than many comparably priced issues
Ideal for collectors pursuing rarity by availability, not just mintage figures, and for those who recognize overlooked keys within the Liberty Head gold series
PCGS # 7798.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Year 1862
Strike Business
1862-S $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58
1862-S $2.50
SKU: 21024343
The 1862-S $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is one of the great sleeper issues in the entire Quarter Eagle series, combining Civil War-era history with true scarcity from the San Francisco Mint. Seldom offered in any condition and underrated even among seasoned gold specialists, this date ranks among the rarest by marketplace visibility, with just 24 appearances across 226 recorded auctions, placing it tenth in the series by number of appearances. Examples in Extremely Fine or better are especially elusive, and AU pieces represent a genuinely advanced collector opportunity.
**Coin Details**
**Date and Denomination:** 1862-S $2.50 Quarter Eagle
**Type:** Liberty Head Quarter Eagle (Coronet Head)
**Mint:** San Francisco
**Grade:** PCGS AU58
**PCGS Certification Number:** 21024343
**Rarity and Collector Significance**
**Population (PCGS):** 9 graded in AU58
**Finer Known at PCGS:** 7 higher
**Original Mintage:** 8,000
Widely considered very rare in all grades, with most survivors encountered well worn; AU examples are notably difficult to locate and strongly desirable for collectors building a meaningful Liberty Head Quarter Eagle set or a Civil War gold type lineup.
**Eye Appeal and Surfaces**
In AU58, this coin typically presents with strong remaining detail and only light friction on the highest design points, offering much of the visual appeal of Mint State at a more accessible level. Expect classic Liberty Head quarter eagle coloration, often seen in warm golden hues with deeper orange-gold undertones and potential subtle highlights that enhance the satiny look of early San Francisco gold.
**Why This Coin Belongs in a Collection**
A genuinely scarce San Francisco Civil War date with a low mintage and limited public offerings
A premier “better-date” quarter eagle that is far tougher than many comparably priced issues
Ideal for collectors pursuing rarity by availability, not just mintage figures, and for those who recognize overlooked keys within the Liberty Head gold series
PCGS # 7798.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Year 1862
Strike Business
