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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.95%
$530.77
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
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The last of the classic gold commemorative coins celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Issued during the nation's grand Sesquicentennial in 1926 and struck alongside a half dollar also honoring the Sesquicentennial, this gold quarter eagle designed by John R. Sinnock features an obverse standing figure of Miss Liberty, who holds a scrolled Declaration of Independence in one hand and the Torch of Freedom in her other hand. The reverse showcases Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Many of these coins saw wear in circulation. However, more than half of the survivors are known in uncirculated condition in grades ranging from MS60 through MS65. Examples grading MS66 or higher are very scarce and command significant premiums.

Catalog Information

GSID: 10213
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Reverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
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
Variety: Sesquicentennial
Coin Date: 1926
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 46,019
Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years: 1903–1926
Composition: Gold
PCGS #: 7466
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.95%
$530.77
GSID:10213 PCGS:7466 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $50,500 $1,234
MS67 - $36,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 46,019. ...
$1,891
Sold 9/5/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,760
Sold 9/4/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU55 NGC. CDN: $551.49 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU55 NGC. CDN: $551.49 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 46,019. ...
$702
Sold 8/24/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU58 PCGS. CDN: $551.49 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU58 PCGS. CDN: $551.49 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 46,019. ...
$641
Sold 8/24/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS61 NGC. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS61 NGC. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 46,019. ...
$732
Sold 8/24/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS62 PCGS. CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS62 PCGS. CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 46,019. ...
$732
Sold 8/24/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS63 PCGS. CDN: $785 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS63 PCGS. CDN: $785 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 46,019. ...
$793
Sold 8/24/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS64 PCGS. CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS64 PCGS. CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 46,019. ...
$1,007
Sold 8/24/2026
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 53, 12888 finer (12/25). CDN: $482 Whsle. Bid ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 53, 12888 finer (12/25). CDN: $482 Whsle. Bid ...
$671
Sold 4/22/2026
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$630
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1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. MS-67 (NGC).
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12701). Mintage 46,019. ...
$456
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 46,019....
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 46,019....
$408
Sold 12/4/2024
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/12423 and 0/236+). NGC Census: (11/7754 and 0/74...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/12423 and 0/236+). NGC Census: (11/7754 and 0/74...
$408
Sold 7/24/2023
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1926 Sesquicentennial $2 1/2 PCGS XF45
1926 Sesquicentennial $2 1/2 PCGS XF45
$385
Sold 12/21/2020
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/7492). PCGS Population: (4/12022). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/7492). PCGS Population: (4/12022). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid...
$300
Sold 1/16/2019
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial--Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/2926). PCGS Population (0/10697). Mi...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial--Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/2926). PCGS Population (0/10697). Mi...
$218
Sold 12/5/2010
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/6644). PCGS Population (0/10798). Mintage: 46,019. Numismedia Wsl....
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/6644). PCGS Population (0/10798). Mintage: 46,019. Numismedia Wsl....
$276
Sold 2/7/2010
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS65+ PCGS. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 46,019. ...
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS65+ PCGS. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 46,019. ...
$2,135
Sold 9/5/2026
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1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS).
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Sold 6/18/2026
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