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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:
8286
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:
Old 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 #:
97794
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Coin Value History
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $40,000 | $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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$3,904
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type I Reverse. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,100
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC....
$3,066
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type I Reverse. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,320
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/74). NGC Census: (1/141). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,260
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/95). NGC Census: (2/144). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$930
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type I Reverse. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,320
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$45,600
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (19/113). PCGS Population: (12/51). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,560
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint relapsed in 1860 and 1861 with limited quarter eagle min...
$1,260
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,300
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/42). NGC Census: (0/89). (#97794)...
$805
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One MS60 NGC. ...
$2,760
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One MS66 PCGS....
$14,999
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 NGC....
$3,600
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (62/54). ...
$2,160
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,600
1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Type I Reverse. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$900
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,400
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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