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Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle Coronet Head 1866-S
1866 S Coronet Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle
Liberty Head - Early Matron Gold Coins
Mintage: 38,960
Metal Composition: 90% Gold - 10% Copper
Diameter: 18 mm
Mass / Weight: 4.18 grams
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Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-63)
Proof (PR-63)
- - - $1,069 $1,345 $2,022 $8,159 $27,437 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1866-S Coronet Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle is Worth $1,069 in Average Condition and can be Worth $8,159 to $27,437 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $619.60
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As found. Very Nice devices for the era; but it had obviously been in jewelry.
$888.00
Seller: BeverlyCoin Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS69