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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:
8282
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:
Old 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 #:
97788
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Coin Value History
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $11,000 | $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 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 30 in 61, 25 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,775
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 55, 47 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,068
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/7). ...
$2,220
1859 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type I Reverse. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.
$1,200
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63 NGC....
$3,600
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. From The Allan H. Goldman Collection. ...
$528
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (9/127). PCGS Population: (8/65). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$900
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/133). PCGS Population: (3/78). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$468
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS60 NGC. ...
$1,410
1859 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Breen-6245. Type I Reverse. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$517
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64 PCGS. ...
$8,812
1859 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. MS-67 (NGC).
$52,900
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One VF25 PCGS. Ex: Childs. PCGS Population (1/33). NGC Census: (0/65). (#97788)...
$437
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (29/24). PCGS Population: (8/16). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,920
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/116). PCGS Population: (27/41). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$750
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/7). ...
$2,220
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (67/48). PCGS Population: (17/26). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,020
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/72). NGC Census: (3/133). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,020
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/121). PCGS Population: (8/65). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$576
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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