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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:
8321
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1896
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:
1896
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,070
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7848
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Coin Value History
1896 $2 1/2 MS
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1896 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1896 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. ...
$3,050
1896 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 55 in 58, 730 finer (3/26). CDN: $655.22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 19,...
$763
1896 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. CDN: $867.66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 19,070. ...
$915
1896 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 65 (1 in 65+), 64 finer (9/25). CDN: $1,680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$1,500
1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$552
1896 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. PCGS Population: (4/779). CDN: $517.48.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$720
1896 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (31/44). Mintage 19,070. ...
$1,200
1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$780
1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-67+ (PCGS).
$11,400
1896 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 19,070. ...
$516
1896 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC. ...
$20,400
1896 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (5/589). PCGS Population (11/539). Mintage: 19,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$402
1896 $2 1/2 AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $185.00...
$150
1896 $2 1/2 XF45--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$138
1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-66 (NGC). CAC.
$4,200
1896 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (45/717). Mintage 19,070. ...
$600
1896 CACG MS-63
$885
1896 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (60/33). Mintage 19,070. ...
$1,680
1896 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$456
1896 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/484). NGC Census: (0/462). Mintage: 19,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $198.(#7848)...
$218
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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