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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:
8391
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1862
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:
Overdate
Variety 2:
FS-301
Coin Date:
1862/1
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
98,508
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7797
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Coin Value History
1862/1 $2 1/2 Overdate, FS-301 MS
Value By Grade
1862/1 $2 1/2 Overdate, FS-301 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
1862/1 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC....
$3,360
1862/1 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$8,100
1862/1 $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/53). PCGS Population: (0/37). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 98,500...
$1,500
1862/1 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. The overdate feature is visible in the space beneath the ball of the 2. The overdate variety is sig...
$12,000
$2.50 1862/1 PCGS MS64 CAC
$64,625
1862/1 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. ...
$4,814
1862/1 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1862/1 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. FS-301. ...
$3,290
1862/1 Liberty Quarter Eagle. FS-301. MS-60 Obverse Damaged (Uncertified).
$3,968
1862/1 $2 1/2 --Polished--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. FS-301. ...
$632
$1,035
1862/1 $2 1/2--Rims Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. ...
$518
1862/1 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC....
$3,360
1862/1 $2 1/2 PCGS MS61
$11,250
1862/1 $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/54). PCGS Population: (0/34). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. M...
$1,140
1862/1 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. FS-301. ...
$13,800
1862/1 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. FS-002. ...
$5,897
1862/1 $2 1/2 PCGS AU53
$3,000
1862/1 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed, Whizzed -- NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (2/46). PCGS Population (6/17). Mintage: 98,500. Nu...
$558
1862/1 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$6,325
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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