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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:
8303
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
1878
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
286,240
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7828
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Coin Value History
1878 $2 1/2 MS
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1878 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1878 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC. ...
$18,910
1878 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 286,260. ...
$805
1878 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$885
1878 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 39 in 50, 2154 finer (2/26). CDN: $...
$641
1878 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. CDN: $645.22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 286,260. ...
$730
1878 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $780.75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 286,260. ...
$915
1878 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $698.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 286,260. ...
$732
1878 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 5 in 55, 145 finer (2/26). CDN: $695.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 286,260. ...
$763
1878 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,800
1878 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC....
$3,120
1878 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$408
1878 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$432
1878 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$13,200
1878 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/1949). NGC Census: (6/2532). CDN: $426 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 28...
$504
1878 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (65/1784). PCGS Population: (36/1248). CDN: $455 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 28...
$576
1878 $2 1/2 VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/1965). PCGS Population (1/1406). Mintage: 286,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$253
1878 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1835). PCGS Population (6/1355). Mintage: 286,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$276
1878 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC. ...
$18,300
1878 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $706.31 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 286,260. ...
$854
1878 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,140
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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