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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:
8329
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1904
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:
1904
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
160,790
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7856
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Coin Value History
1904 $2 1/2 MS
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1904 $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 |
1904 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 160,700. ...
$824
1904 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-68 (PCGS).
$15,860
1904 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 160,700. ...
$2,013
1904 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $721.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16...
$976
1904 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. CDN: $801.84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 160,700....
$976
1904 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $634.08 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 160,700. ...
$702
1904 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CDN: $990 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 160,700. ...
$1,333
1904 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. NGC Census: (46/4796). CDN: $546.20.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint...
$576
1904 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 160,700....
$810
1904 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 160,700. ...
$492
1904 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$360
1904 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/4829). NGC Census: (1/4941). CDN: $405 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 16...
$372
1904 $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/4634). PCGS Population: (5/4508). AU50. Mintage 160,700. ...
$264
1904 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$588
1904 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/4394). PCGS Population (4/4160). Mintage: 160,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$270
1904 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (0/3991). PCGS Population (0/3924). Mintage: 160,700. Num...
$230
1904 $2 1/2 VF30--Damaged, Rim Filed, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$98
1904 VF20 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$121
1904 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $691.83 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 160,700. ...
$793
1904 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-68 (PCGS). CMQ.
$16,800
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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