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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:
8324
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1899
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:
1899
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
27,200
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7851
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Coin Value History
1899 $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1899 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $22,000 | $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 |
1899 $2 1/2 MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: 41 in 66 (4 in 66+), 10 finer (12/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage...
$2,318
1899 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. Mintage 27,200....
$840
1899 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$7,861
1899 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (83/45). Mintage 27,200. ...
$1,320
1899 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 27,200. ...
$630
1899 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (94/741). Mintage 27,200. ...
$720
1899 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$660
1899 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/911). NGC Census: (2/862). CDN: $428 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 27,20...
$408
1899 $2 1/2 MS68 PCGS. ...
$17,400
$1,704
1899 $2 1/2 PCGS AU58 - No Reserve!
$325
1899 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/621). NGC Census: (7/651). Mintage: 27,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$345
1899 $2 1/2
$165
1899 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (36/9). Mintage 27,200. ...
$2,520
1899 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$480
1899 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$6,600
1899 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (91/54). NGC Census: (82/43). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 27,...
$1,200
1899 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,920
1899 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/773). NGC Census: (94/736). CDN: $465 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 27,...
$504
1899 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (165/124). PCGS Population: (184/141). CDN: $561 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 27...
$720
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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