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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:
8304
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
88,960
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7830
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Coin Value History
1879 $2 1/2 MS
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1879 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1879 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 12 in 63, 35 finer (3/26). CDN: $866.39 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 88,960. ...
$1,190
1879 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 53 in 64 (3 in 64+, 2 in 64*), 23 finer. CAC: 22 in 64, 13 finer (11/25). CDN: $900 ...
$1,342
1879 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $698.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 88,960. ...
$732
1879 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 66, 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $4,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 88,960. ...
$4,758
1879 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 81 in 61, 476 finer (12/25). CDN: $632.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 88,...
$960
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$690
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$456
1879 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (13/5). Mintage 88,960. ...
$2,640
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$408
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$456
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$480
$575
1879 $2 1/2 VF30--Reengraved Around Ear, Polished--ANACS, AU Details....
$138
1879 $2 1/2 XF45--Scratched--ANACS, AU Details....
$144
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$660
1879 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (45/18). Mintage 88,960. ...
$1,110
1879 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$576
1879 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$10,800
1879 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 88,960. ...
$564
1879 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $646.20.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 88,960. ...
$720
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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