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Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +0.64%
$521.00
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Obverse Description

Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars on either side and the date at the bottom.

Reverse Description

An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 74467
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1808
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D
Fineness: 0.9167
Weight (gr): 4.37 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1284 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 20
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: 1808
Coin Date: Capped Bust Quarter Eagle
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,710
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1808
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity: 4
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Coin Value History
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
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Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +0.64%
$521.00
GSID:74467 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $3,600,000 $1,234
MS65 - $3,180,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

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$144,000
Sold 8/26/2025
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$168,000
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$144,000
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$138,000
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1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. ...
$17,400
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1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$61,320
Sold 1/4/2018
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1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. MS-60 (NGC).
$144,000
Sold 11/10/2017
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1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$82,250
Sold 6/11/2017
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1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. EF Details--Plugged (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$20,562
Sold 10/2/2015
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$2,350,000
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$48,875
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1808 $2 1/2 Fine 12 ANACS. Bass-3017, Breen-6125, R.4. ...
$21,850
Sold 7/21/2004
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$192,000
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$384,000
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$120,000
Sold 1/12/2023
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1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$372,000
Sold 1/5/2023
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