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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:
8294
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,520
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7811
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Coin Value History
1870 $2 1/2 MS
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1870 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$39,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
1870 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. ...
$5,368
1870 $2 1/2 AU53 ANACS. Mintage 4,520. ...
$1,050
1870 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (41/16). Mintage 4,520. ...
$1,440
1870 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....
$3,360
1870 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$780
1870 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (17/62). PCGS Population: (19/32). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,52...
$1,110
1870 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Both the 1869 and 1870 P-mint quarter eagles have mintages under 5,000 pieces, guaranteeing their sca...
$600
1870 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. An important condition rarity in full Uncirculated condition, this Mint State 1870 is one of just 17 ...
$3,720
1870 $2 1/2 -- Damage -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (0/88). PCGS Population: (7/74). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for pr...
$306
1870 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/58). NGC Census: (5/81). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. M...
$734
1870 $2 1/2 PCGS VF30
$345
$17,825
1870 $2 1/2
$138
1870 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$5,760
1870 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$870
1870 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (46/16). PCGS Population: (17/15). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,52...
$1,440
1870 $2 1/2 PCGS MS61
$5,750
1870 $2 1/2 NGC/CAC AU55
$1,700
1870 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/62). NGC Census: (3/82). Mintage: 4,555. From The Ohio Valley Collection. ...
$999
1870 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,760
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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