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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:
8305
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1880
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:
1880
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,960
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7832
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Coin Value History
1880 $2 1/2 MS
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1880 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1880 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. ...
$12,200
1880 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/43). Mintage 2,996. ...
$1,560
1880 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,140
1880 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (15/14). Mintage 2,996. ...
$2,160
1880 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
$6,600
1880 $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 2,996....
$810
1880 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (26/28). PCGS Population: (9/34). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,996...
$1,620
1880 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$960
1880 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. With a low mintage of only 2,996 pieces, the 1880 quarter eagle often comes with reflective fields, ...
$3,720
1880 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (12/49). PCGS Population (0/37). Mintage: 2,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$1,035
1880 $2 1/2 VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/100). PCGS Population (1/72). Mintage: 2,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $244. (#7832)...
$299
1880 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. The eagle's wingtips and Liberty's ...
$460
1880 VF30 ANACS. ...
$144
1880 $2 1/2
$216
1880 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC....
$13,200
1880 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$1,620
1880 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
1880 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$2,160
1880 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. ...
$6,900
1880 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/145). PCGS Population: (7/91). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,996. ...
$606
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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