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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:
8301
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1876
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:
1876
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,176
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7824
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Coin Value History
1876 $2 1/2 MS
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1876 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $15,000 | $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 |
1876 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. NGC Census: (18/120). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage ...
$870
1876 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$1,440
1876 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (NGC).
$900
1876 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS....
$3,240
1876 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned, Tooled -- ANACS. AU53 Details. Mintage 4,100....
$780
1876 $2 1/2 AU55+ NGC. NGC Census: (22/58 and 0/0+). PCGS Population: (13/32 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,020
1876 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. ...
$12,000
$2.50 1876 PCGS MS63 CAC
$10,869
1876 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,760
1876 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$2,350
1876 Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$625
1876 $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/106). PCGS Population (5/49). Mintage: 4,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$460
1876 $2 1/2--Polished--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. This rare date Quarter Eagle displays little if any highpoint wear, but...
$299
1876 $2 1/2 --Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20.<...
$184
1876 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (18/116). PCGS Population: (13/73). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,100...
$840
1876 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (38/21). Mintage 4,100. ...
$1,680
1876 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 4,100....
$1,080
1876 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. CAC. A rarity in Mint State, and a major rarity with CAC endorsement, this Uncirculated 1876 quarter...
$3,720
1876 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (20/81). PCGS Population: (10/39). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. M...
$810
1876 $2 1/2 PCGS AU55
$1,150
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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