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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:
8330
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1905
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:
1905
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
217,800
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7857
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Coin Value History
1905 $2 1/2 MS
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1905 $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 |
1905 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CDN: $790 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 217,800. ...
$854
1905 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CAC: 151 in 65, 163 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,025 Wh...
$1,098
1905 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 217,800. ...
$2,135
1905 $2 1/2 MS68 PCGS. ...
$19,520
1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,380
1905 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 217,800....
$720
1905 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 217,800....
$720
1905 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 217,800. ...
$528
1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$408
1905 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (2/6848). PCGS Population: (6/6842). CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mi...
$576
1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$432
1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Mint State (Uncertified).
$792
1905 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Housed in an old vintage Gen. 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (88/6198). NGC Census: (46/6444...
$690
1905 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (3/5419). PCGS Population (4/5441). Mintage: 217,800. Numismedia Wsl...
$231
1905 $2 1/2 XF40--Rims Filed--ANACS, AU Details....
$150
1905 $2 1/2 --Mount Removed, Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. AU ...
$132
1905 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC: 160 in 64, 311 finer (12/25). CDN: $704.43 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 217,800....
$885
1905 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $938.74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 217,800. ...
$1,190
1905 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. CDN: $2,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 217,800. ...
$2,196
1905 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-68 (NGC).
$9,900
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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