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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:
8572
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
Proof
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1897
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
136
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
97923
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Coin Value History
1897 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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1897 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$150,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $122,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1843-250-proof-gold-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,650 – $40,800
1840 $2 1/2 PR
1841 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $600,000
1843 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $70,000 – $84,000
1844 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $180,000
1845 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1846 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1850 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $50,000 – $78,000
1854 $2 1/2 PR CAM
Worth: $480,000 – $480,000
1856 $2 1/2 PR CAM
1858 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $90,000
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse PR
Worth: $11,000 – $114,000
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse PR
1860 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $10,000 – $42,000
1861 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $90,000
1897 $2 1/2 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4....
$28,800
1897 $2 1/2 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4....
$11,700
1897 $2 1/2 PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$81,000
1897 $2 1/2 PR66+ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$16,200
1897 $2 1/2 PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$5,280
1897 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Proof-64 Ultra Cameo (NGC).æCAC.
$9,694
$3,878
1897 $2 1/2 PR67+ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$26,400
1897 $2 1/2 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$13,200
1897 $2 1/2 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$38,400
1897 $2 1/2 PR66+ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$16,200
1897 $2 1/2 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,050
$4,600
1897 $2 1/2 PR67+ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$30,000
1897 $2 1/2 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$15,600
1897 $2 1/2 PR68 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$52,900
$2.50 1897 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$32,900
$4,600
1897 $2 1/2 PR62 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$4,945
1897 $2 1/2 PR67+ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$28,800
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