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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:
8296
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7815
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Coin Value History
1872 $2 1/2 MS
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1872 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,880
1872 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (24/28). Mintage 3,000. ...
$2,220
1872 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....
$3,600
1872 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/34). NGC Census: (6/50). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,000...
$2,160
1872 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Partially prooflike surfaces display sharp eye appeal. This glistening coin is one of only 3,000 quar...
$1,500
1872 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 3,000. From The Tucker Collection of Quart...
$456
1872 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/65). NGC Census: (0/64). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,260
1872 $2 1/2 PCGS XF40
$1,600
1872 2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS62
$14,250
1872 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$13,372
1872 $2 1/2 NGC VF35
$661
1872 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$4,800
1872 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$2,280
1872 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,080
1872 $2 1/2 PCGS AU53 (OGH)
$2,850
1872 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/56). PCGS Population (13/29). Mintage: 3,000. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$1,762
1872 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. ...
$891
1872 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Both sides display a moderate ...
$575
$7,188
$10,350
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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