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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:
8284
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,563
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
97791
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Coin Value History
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
Value By Grade
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $9,000 | $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 |
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,172
1860 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Breen-6250. Type I Reverse. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,640
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/32). PCGS Population: (3/33). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,380
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 PCGS. Rich orange-gold surfaces yield elements of lavender color in the reverse fie...
$5,400
1860 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Breen-6250. Type I Reverse. MS-61 (NGC).
$4,320
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63+ PCGS. ...
$9,000
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (6/27 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/27 and 0/0+). CDN: $2...
$1,560
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,475
1860 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Breen-6250. Type I Reverse. MS-60 Details--Scratched (ANACS).
$946
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One XF45 NGC. ...
$1,038
$1,725
$1,782
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 PCGS. Housed in an old green label holder with the erroneous New Reverse PCGS numbe...
$3,000
1860 $2 1/2 PCGS AU58 (Old Reverse)
$4,100
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One--Obverse Damage--NCS. AU Details. ...
$1,610
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 PCGS. ...
$5,040
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. $2.50. K-1. Rarity-4. MS-63 (NGC).
$15,600
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One MS64 PCGS. While the 1861 quarter eagle is common, the same cannot be said for the 1860, ...
$8,625
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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