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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:
8285
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,283,788
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7794
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Coin Value History
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $8,000 | $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 |
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$870
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS60 NGC. NGC Census: 60 in 60, 1353 finer (11/25). CDN: $801.01 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$780
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS63 PCGS. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$1,200
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. EF-45 (PCGS).
$552
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$432
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. AU. Mintage 1,283,878....
$492
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. EF-40 (NGC).
$504
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. MS-66 (ICG).
$2,880
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$576
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type II Reverse. Good-6 (ICG).
$312
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1755). NGC Census: (0/2231). Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$528
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1476). NGC Census: (3/2042). Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$258
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/2042). PCGS Population: (1/1439). Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$306
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--...
$102
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS62 CACG. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$1,110
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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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