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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Liberty Gold (1840–1907) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 3 distinct entries with CPG® values between $639.54 and $44,200.00. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for gold coinage starting

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Liberty Gold (1840–1907) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 3 distinct entries with CPG® values between $639.54 and $44,200.00.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for gold coinage starting in 1840 for the quarter-eagle ($2.50) denomination. Weighing in at .12 ounces (4.18 grams) and 90% purity, these coins were well circulated and struck at numerous mints including Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Denver, and San Francisco.

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1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
1861 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
Value Range: $650 - $40,200
$650 - $40,200
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
Value Range: $640 - $9,500
$640 - $9,500
1861-S $2 1/2 MS
1861-S $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $660 - $44,200
$660 - $44,200

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