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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:
8293
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1869
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
Coin Date:
1869
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,320
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7809
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Coin Value History
1869 $2 1/2 MS
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1869 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$456
1869 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (8/9). Mintage 4,300. ...
$2,160
1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$840
1869 $2 1/2 VF35 ANACS. Mintage 4,300. ...
$552
1869 $2 1/2 NGC MS60 PL
$3,008
1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$4,560
1869 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (34/94). PCGS Population: (23/50). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,300....
$960
$2.50 1869 PCGS MS63+ CAC
$21,738
1869 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. The 1869 quarter eagle had a low mintage of 4,320 pieces. Mint State examples are rare with none cert...
$3,360
1869 $2 1/2 PCGS AU53
$1,451
1869 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (9/134). PCGS Population: (8/99). CDN: $530 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. Mi...
$492
1869 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$19,975
1869 $2 1/2
$414
1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Genuine--Filed Rims (PCGS).
$352
1869 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (62/36). PCGS Population: (29/21). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,30...
$1,500
1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$960
1869 $2 1/2 VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/100). PCGS Population (0/79). Mintage: 4,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $369. (#7809)...
$402
1869 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$2,640
1869 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$5,280
1869 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. ...
$960
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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