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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 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $639.54 and $20,000.00. 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 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $639.54 and $20,000.00.

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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1879 $2 1/2 MS
1879 $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $640 - $20,000
$640 - $20,000
1879 $2 1/2 MS PL
1879 $2 1/2 MS PL
1879-S $2 1/2 MS
1879-S $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $640 - $16,000
$640 - $16,000
1879-S $2 1/2 MS PL
1879-S $2 1/2 MS PL

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