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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered 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:
68429
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1836
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.8992
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1208 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Script 8
Coin Date:
1836
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
547,986
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7694
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1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
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1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$132,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
![Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1836-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $607 – $325,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
Worth: $607 – $95,000
1835 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $607 – $65,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
Worth: $607 – $110,000
1837 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $672 – $66,000
1838 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $607 – $325,000
1838-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,800 – $120,000
1839 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $607 – $55,000
1839-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,200 – $85,000
1839-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,600 – $163,200
1839-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,375 – $155,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4, R.1, MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,904
1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-1. Head of 1835, Script 8, No Berry. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$915
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4, R.1, AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 547,986. ...
$1,952
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4, R.1, MS64 NGC. ...
$9,150
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,130.66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 547,986. ...
$1,190
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4, R.1, MS63 PCGS. ...
$6,405
1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-1. Head of 1835, Script 8, No Berry. MS-61 (NGC). OH Generation 5.0.
$3,480
1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-1. Head of 1835, Script 8, No Berry. EF-45 (PCGS).
$930
1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-1. Head of 1835, Script 8, No Berry. MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$99,000
1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-1. Head of 1835, Script 8. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,170
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4, R.1, VF35 NGC. CAC. Mintage 547,986....
$841
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 XF40 NGC. Mintage 547,986. ...
$786
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (85/204). NGC Census: (169/488). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,740
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (27/1136). PCGS Population: (34/702). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mi...
$720
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (11/1094). PCGS Population: (13/712). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mi...
$750
1836 $2.5 NGC/CAC MS60 (Script 8 OH)
$3,100
1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. Net VF-20 (ANACS). EF Details--Cleaned. OH.
$528
1836 $2.50 PCGS F15 (Script 8)
$380
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/997). PCGS Population: (0/628). Mintage 547,986. ...
$306
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8--Mount Removed, Damaged, Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (1/466). PCGS Population (...
$247
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