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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:
8302
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1877
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:
1877
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,632
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7826
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Coin Value History
1877 $2 1/2 MS
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1877 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1877 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS....
$21,600
1877 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....
$3,720
1877 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/82). NGC Census: (7/103). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,63...
$1,560
1877 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS....
$10,500
1877 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Mounts Removed (PCGS).
$840
1877 $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 1,632. ...
$1,440
1877 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/108). PCGS Population: (5/88). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,632. ...
$1,260
1877 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (41/29). PCGS Population: (15/23). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,63...
$2,640
1877 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,800
1877 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. A popular Philadelphia issue with an extremely low mintage, the 1877 is often prooflike and this Mint...
$2,880
1877 $2 1/2 VF35 ANACS. Mintage 1,652. From The Toro Collection. ...
$1,320
1877 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,920
1877 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$5,040
1877 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. ...
$14,950
1877 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$3,840
1877 $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/93). PCGS Population: (7/77). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. M...
$1,320
1877 2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS63
$13,000
1877 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. NGC Census: (5/87). PCGS Population: (10/61). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bi...
$435
1877 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (41/29). PCGS Population: (15/24). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,63...
$2,220
1877 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,680
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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