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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:
8295
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,320
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7813
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Coin Value History
1871 $2 1/2 MS
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1871 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
1871 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$4,636
1871 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-25 (PCGS).
$576
1871 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/53). Mintage 5,320. ...
$1,234
1871 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$18,000
1871 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$780
1871 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/109). NGC Census: (4/120). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,32...
$690
1871 $2 1/2 PCGS MS62
$3,200
1871 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (41/29). PCGS Population: (18/37). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,32...
$1,080
1871 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (18/9). PCGS Population: (9/27). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,320....
$1,680
1871 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. CAC. Copper-orange accents energize wheat-gold surfaces of this partially prooflike 1871 quarter eagl...
$1,200
1871 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Original tangerine-orange and olive-gold hues adorn each side of this About Uncirculated example, co...
$1,020
$2.50 1871 PCGS MS65 CAC
$43,475
1871 $2 1/2--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. This sharply struck low mintage Quarter Eagle is a bit bright...
$253
1871 $2 1/2
$2,008
1871 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$4,800
1871 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (31/72). PCGS Population: (25/52). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,320....
$840
$2.50 1871 PCGS MS64 CAC
$18,212
1871 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/68). NGC Census: (3/108). Mintage: 5,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$460
1871 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS62 ex: D.L. Hansen
$4,950
1871 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (43/28). PCGS Population: (17/33). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,32...
$1,200
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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