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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Draped Bust Gold (1796–1807) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 27 distinct entries with CPG® values between $7,750.00 and $3,600,000.00.
Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792, quarter eagles weighed 67.5 grains, .9167 fineness, until the weight was changed to 64.5 grains, .8992 fineness, by the Act of June 28, 1834. The Act of January 18, 1837, established fineness at .900. Most dates before 1834 are rare. The first issue was struck in 1796; most of these had no stars on the obverse. Proofs of some dates prior to 1855 are known to exist, and all are rare.

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  $2.50 Draped Bust Gold (1796–1807) Value Range Favorite
$2.50 Draped Bust Gold (1796–1807) Value Range  
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS Type Coin, One-Year Type
$69,500
-
$3,600,000
$69,500 - $3,600,000
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS Type Coin
$7,750
-
$504,000
$7,750 - $504,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse MS One-Year Type
$69,500
-
$3,600,000
$69,500 - $3,600,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, BD-1 MS
$69,500
-
$3,600,000
$69,500 - $3,600,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, BD-2 MS
$69,500
-
$3,600,000
$69,500 - $3,600,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
$60,000
-
$1,800,000
$60,000 - $1,800,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, BD-3 MS
$60,000
-
$1,800,000
$60,000 - $1,800,000
1797 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$26,500
-
$720,000
$26,500 - $720,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date, BD-1 MS
$22,000
-
$1,080,000
$22,000 - $1,080,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date, BD-1 MS PL
$46,000
-
$1,188,000
$46,000 - $1,188,000
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1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, BD-2 MS
$7,750
-
$1,094,500
$7,750 - $1,094,500
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
$7,750
-
$504,000
$7,750 - $504,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 Spiked Shield, BD-1 MS
$7,750
-
$504,000
$7,750 - $504,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-2 MS
$7,750
-
$504,000
$7,750 - $504,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-3 MS
$7,750
-
$504,000
$7,750 - $504,000

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1804 $2 1/2 13 Star Reverse MS
$78,000
-
$648,000
$78,000 - $648,000
1804 $2 1/2 13 Star Reverse, BD-1 MS
$78,000
-
$648,000
$78,000 - $648,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse MS
$9,000
-
$192,000
$9,000 - $192,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse, BD-2 MS
$9,000
-
$192,000
$9,000 - $192,000
1805 $2 1/2 MS
$7,750
-
$547,000
$7,750 - $547,000
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$7,750
-
$547,000
$7,750 - $547,000
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars MS
$7,750
-
$288,000
$7,750 - $288,000
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars, BD-1 MS
$7,750
-
$288,000
$7,750 - $288,000
1806/5 $2 1/2 MS
$7,750
-
$432,000
$7,750 - $432,000
1806/5 $2 1/2 BD-2 MS
$7,750
-
$432,000
$7,750 - $432,000
1807 $2 1/2 MS
$7,750
-
$504,000
$7,750 - $504,000
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$7,750
-
$504,000
$7,750 - $504,000
       

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Draped Bust Gold (1796–1807) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 27 distinct entries with CPG® values between $7,750.00 and $3,600,000.00.
Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792, quarter eagles weighed 67.5 grains, .9167 fineness, until the weight was changed to 64.5 grains, .8992 fineness, by the Act of June 28, 1834. The Act of January 18, 1837, established fineness at .900. Most dates before 1834 are rare. The first issue was struck in 1796; most of these had no stars on the obverse. Proofs of some dates prior to 1855 are known to exist, and all are rare.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use