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1892 $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
1892 $2 1/2 MS
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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: 8317
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1892
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: 1892
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,440
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7844
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Coin Value History
1892 $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1892 $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
GSID:8317 PCGS:7844 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1892 $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $47,000 $1,234
MS68 - $39,000 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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1892 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. ...
1892 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. ...
$7,930
Sold 7/17/2026
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1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$3,172
Sold 6/18/2026
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1892 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
1892 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$18,000
Sold 11/13/2025
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1892 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. PCGS Population: (27/118). CDN: $665.78.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
1892 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. PCGS Population: (27/118). CDN: $665.78.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$1,140
Sold 11/12/2025
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1892 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
1892 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
$3,480
Sold 8/28/2025
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1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). OGH.
1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). OGH.
$780
Sold 6/27/2025
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1892 $2 1/2 MS61 ANACS. Mintage 2,440. ...
1892 $2 1/2 MS61 ANACS. Mintage 2,440. ...
$1,230
Sold 5/3/2023
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1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,440
Sold 11/4/2022
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1892 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. A mintage of just 2,440 circulation strikes makes the 1892 a key among all late series Liberty Head q...
1892 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. A mintage of just 2,440 circulation strikes makes the 1892 a key among all late series Liberty Head q...
$1,110
Sold 2/6/2022
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1892 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/130). PCGS Population: (12/136). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,440...
1892 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/130). PCGS Population: (12/136). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,440...
$690
Sold 10/6/2021
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1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
1892 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$720
Sold 5/19/2021
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1892 $2 1/2 -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20. Mintage 2,440....
1892 $2 1/2 -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20. Mintage 2,440....
$264
Sold 8/21/2019
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1892 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
1892 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
$7,931
Sold 11/10/2014
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1892 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/119). NGC Census: (0/125). Mintage: 2,440. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
1892 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/119). NGC Census: (0/125). Mintage: 2,440. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$529
Sold 1/12/2014
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1892 $2 1/2 XF40--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price...
$150
Sold 2/1/2005
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1892 XF45 ANACS. ...
$224
Sold 4/29/2003
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1892 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS....
1892 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS....
$10,800
Sold 5/10/2024
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1892 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/36). Mintage 2,440. ...
1892 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/36). Mintage 2,440. ...
$2,220
Sold 11/24/2024
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$2.50 1892 PCGS MS67 CAC
$2.50 1892 PCGS MS67 CAC
$22,912
Sold 10/26/2017
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1892 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (20/109). PCGS Population: (24/112). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,44...
1892 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (20/109). PCGS Population: (24/112). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,44...
$1,080
Sold 9/1/2021
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