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Proof-like surfaces.
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:
351840
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1891
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
Variety:
Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2:
FS-801
Coin Date:
1891
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,960
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
145709
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Coin Value History
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$16,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,000 | $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 |
1891 $2 1/2 Double Die Reverse, FS-801, MS62 NGC. CDN: $797.33 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 10,960. ...
$1,098
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 NGC....
$4,320
1891 DDR FS-801 PCGS MS-61
$767
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 NGC. Satiny orange-gold and apricot hues adorn this near-Gem 1891 quarter eag...
$3,360
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (10/34). CDN: $441.10.Whsle. Bid for...
$720
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/9). MS63. Mintage 10,960. ...
$1,080
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/31). MS60. Mintage 10,960. From The P...
$480
1891 $2 1/2 Double Die Reverse, FS-801, MS62+ NGC. CDN: $743.76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 10,960. ...
$946
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 NGC....
$4,320
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 10,960. ...
$960
1891 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (10/33). AU58. Mintage 10,960. ...
$576
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/9). MS63. Mintage 10,960. ...
$810
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (15/11). MS62. Mintage 10,960. ...
$810
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
1891 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-61 PL (NGC).
$1,080
1891 $2 1/2 FS-801 MS64 NGC. All 1891 quarter eagles were struck with a dramatically die doubled reverse, showing the doubl...
$4,800
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (6/25). AU58. Mintage 10,960. ...
$384
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/8). MS63. Mintage 10,960. ...
$990
1891 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-62 (PCGS).
$960
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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