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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:
8311
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7838
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Coin Value History
1886 $2 1/2 MS
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1886 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
1886 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 25 in 62, 23 finer. CAC: 9 in 62, 9 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for ...
$3,172
1886 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. PCGS Population: (40/64). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. M...
$1,140
1886 NGC AU-55
$914
1886 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,440
1886 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
$2,880
1886 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC....
$5,400
1886 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/150). Mintage 4,000. ...
$840
1886 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$480
1886 $2.5 NGC MS60
$1,175
1886 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/132). PCGS Population (10/112). Mintage: 4,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$518
1886 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. The 1880s are noteworthy for the low mintages in the quarter eagle series. Only 4,000 pieces were pro...
$6,900
1886 $2 1/2--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF...
$175
1886 $2 1/2
$207
$12,650
1886 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/20). PCGS Population: (25/23). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,00...
$1,620
1886 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,320
1886 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. CAC. Partially prooflike surfaces. The coin displays attractive yellow-gold surfaces and is sharply s...
$930
1886 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,920
1886 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
$2,880
1886 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$6,900
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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