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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:
8245
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1837
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1837
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
45,080
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7695
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Coin Value History
1837 $2 1/2 MS
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1837 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
1837 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. AU-55 (ICG).
$1,560
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$7,625
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,193.13 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 45,080....
$1,320
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$2,760
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0 and 0/1+). Mintage 45,080....
$870
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS62 NGC....
$5,280
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 45,080....
$750
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU50 NGC. Ex: Reed. NGC Census: (18/185). PCGS Population: (21/87). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,920
1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS64 PCGS....
$26,400
$2.50 1837 PCGS MS65 CAC
$88,125
1837 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$930
1837 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-3. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$720
1837 $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/279). PCGS Population: (2/188). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$600
1837 $2 1/2 NGC MS61
$4,650
1837 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (33/140). PCGS Population: (16/62). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 45,...
$1,170
1837 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (14/142 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (7/254 and 0/1+). Mintage 45,080. ...
$846
1837 $2 1/2 Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/151). NGC Census: (0/256). Mintage: 45,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$400
1837 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. McCloskey-1. MS-60 (NGC).
$2,585
1837 $2 1/2 --Damaged--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/220). PCGS Population (0/115). Mintage: 45,080. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$276
1837 $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Graffiti--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (5/201). PCGS Population (0/103). Mintage: 45,080. Numisme...
$253
Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $558 – $325,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
Worth: $558 – $95,000
1835 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $65,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
Worth: $558 – $110,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
Worth: $558 – $110,000
1838 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $325,000
1838-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,800 – $120,000
1839 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $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
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