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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:
8323
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
1898
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
24,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7850
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Coin Value History
1898 $2 1/2 MS
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1898 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $25,000 | $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 |
1898 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 65 (8 in 65+), 97 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage ...
$1,586
1898 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,050
1898 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$870
1898 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CDN: $737.59 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 24,000. ...
$930
1898 PCGS MS-63 CAC
$796
1898 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC....
$3,360
1898 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (26/789). PCGS Population: (59/811). CDN: $441 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 24,0...
$431
1898 $2 1/2 PCGS AU Detail (Bent)
$305
1898 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (85/643). PCGS Population: (56/674). CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61....
$312
1898 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/785). NGC Census: (1/746). Mintage 24,000. ...
$317
1898 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$329
1898 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (10/500). PCGS Population (15/511). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$230
1898 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. NGC Census: (0/513). PCGS Population (0/574). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedi...
$184
1898 $2 1/2 Fine12--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details....
$109
1898 $2 1/2
$120
1898 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 65 (8 in 65+), 96 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage ...
$1,586
1898 $2 1/2 MS66+ NGC....
$2,040
1898 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. CDN: $637.06 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 24,000....
$750
1898 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 24,000. ...
$750
1898 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (170/317). PCGS Population: (215/344). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 24...
$552
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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