Description:
Offered here is an 1877-S Liberty Head Quarter Eagle ($2.50 gold coin), certified MS61 by NGC. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this classic 19th-century U.S. gold coin features the iconic Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht. With clean fields, rich golden luster, and a sharp strike for the grade, this certified Mint State examplerepresents a desirable entry into pre-1880 U.S. gold.
Specifications:
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Denomination: $2.50 Quarter Eagle
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Year of Issue: 1877
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Mint: San Francisco (S)
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Designer: Christian Gobrecht
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Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Fineness: .900
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Diameter: 18 mm
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Weight: 4.18 grams (0.12094 oz actual gold weight)
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Grade: MS61
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified MS61 by NGC – Mint State gold with strong strike and subtle luster
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Scarcer San Francisco Mint issue from the post-Gold Rush era
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Classic Liberty Head design – used on quarter eagles from 1840 to 1907
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Struck in 90% gold, containing over 0.12 troy oz actual gold weight
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Obverse: Liberty with coronet; Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield
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An increasingly tough date in Mint State from a western U.S. branch mint
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Excellent type coin or addition to a 19th-century gold date/mint set
Historical Note:
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle was minted from 1840 to 1907, spanning major events in American history from westward expansion to the dawn of the 20th century. The 1877-S issue is a standout from the San Francisco Mint, which played a critical role in turning California Gold Rush bullion into circulating coinage.
Surviving Mint State examples are scarcer than their Philadelphia counterparts, and this NGC MS61 coin offers a compelling blend of vintage charm, gold value, and certified authenticity.
Building a U.S. gold type set or collecting quarter eagles by date and mint? This 1877-S is a premium branch mint addition.
