Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Gold G$2.5 1873S Gold G$2.5 1873-S
Liberty
AU58 PCGS
81677333

Original SOLD
$975
Scarce San Francisco Date, Obverse Surfaces Verdigris, Frosty Luster, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. The 1873 date is one of many scarce S mint $2.5 quarter eagles. PCGS has only graded seventeen total at AU58 level. This survivor features reddish-gold obverse coloring that is related to surface verdigris that is remains between 12:00 and 1:30. Under a light source, exposed surfaces emit frosty luster. Strike is typical with fully formed stars but weakness on the lower left facing eagle leg. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. This piece last appeared at the 2017 FUN Heritage auction where it realized $940. December 1969