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Modified reverse design features slightly smaller letters and arrowheads.
Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8281
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
New Reverse
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,364
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7788
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Coin Value History
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$44,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $32,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 12 in 61, 28 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,281
1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS).
$660
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,400
1859 $2 1/2 PCGS MS63 (New Reverse)
$3,850
1859 $2 1/2 PCGS AU Details (Cleaned New Reverse)
$365
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (51/41). PCGS Population: (12/32). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$504
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS60 NGC. ...
$1,020
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/54). NGC Census: (3/101). Mintage 39,444. ...
$529
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two MS62 NGC. ...
$1,998
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/99). PCGS Population (5/64). Mintage: 39,364. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$218
$9,775
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two MS66 PCGS. ...
$17,250
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two VF30--Tooled, Whizzed--ANACS, AU Details....
$161
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse XF40 PCGS. A bright yellow-gold ...
$259
1859 $2 1/2
$21,850
1859 $2 1/2
$275
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (12/25). PCGS Population: (8/28). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,440
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (14/92). PCGS Population: (12/47). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$720
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,640
1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. MS-63 (PCGS).
$3,360
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $533 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $743 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $573 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $533 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
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