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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:
8328
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1903
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:
1903
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
201,060
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7855
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Coin Value History
1903 $2 1/2 MS
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1903 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $20,000 | $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 |
1903 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. CAC. CAC: 96 in 66, 31 finer (2/26). CDN: $990 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 201,000. ...
$1,952
1903 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 164 in 64, 264 finer (3/26). CDN: $806.39 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 201,000....
$1,342
1903 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $755.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2...
$1,068
1903 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC....
$9,300
1903 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. Mintage 201,000. ...
$1,980
1903 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Mintage 201,000. ...
$588
1903 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$480
1903 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$552
1903 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Mintage 201,000. ...
$432
1903 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/6698). Mintage 201,000. ...
$420
1903 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (22/6492). PCGS Population: (83/6579). CDN: $403.82.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$336
1903 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/6649). NGC Census: (3/6492). CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 20...
$408
1903 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$336
1903 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 201,000....
$452
1903 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned, Reengraved -- ANACS. AU Details Net VG8. Mintage: 201,000. (#7855)...
$207
1903 $2 1/2 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/3794). PCGS Population (0/4562). Mintage: 201,000. Numismedia...
$150
1903 $2 1/2 XF40--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS, UNC Details....
$161
1903 $2 1/2 VF20--Ex-Jewelry, Damaged--ANACS, AU Details....
$104
1903 Cleaned; AU Details XF45 ANACS. ...
$138
1903 VF35 ANACS. ...
$112
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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