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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:
8314
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,600
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7841
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Coin Value History
1889 $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1889 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$27,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,000 | $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 |
1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$4,636
1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$1,098
1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,320
1889 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (53/370). Mintage 17,648. ...
$504
1889 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 17,648. ...
$576
1889 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (114/120). PCGS Population: (102/146). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 17...
$528
1889 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. ...
$16,800
1889 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/309). NGC Census: (3/374). Mintage: 17,648. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$352
1889 Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (ANACS). OH.
$416
$2,925
1889 $2 1/2 --Damaged, Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/342). PCGS Population (3/296). Mintage: ...
$184
1889 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
$8,625
1889 $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (12/273). PCGS Population (6/201). Mintage: 17,648. Numismed...
$253
1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$4,560
1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,080
1889 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (39/14). Mintage 17,648. ...
$1,320
1889 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$528
1889 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (117/234). PCGS Population: (47/247). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 17,...
$516
1889 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (114/120). PCGS Population: (102/146). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 17...
$660
1889 $2 1/2
$184
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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