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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8251
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1802
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1802/'1'
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,035
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7650
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Coin Value History
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
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1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$504,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $420,000 | $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 |
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1796-2-50-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $58,000 – $3,250,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $58,000 – $3,250,000
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $50,000 – $1,700,000
1797 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $600,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date MS
Worth: $18,500 – $900,000
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date MS
Worth: $6,250 – $912,000
1804 $2 1/2 13 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $65,000 – $540,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $7,200 – $160,000
1805 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $456,000
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars MS
Worth: $6,250 – $240,000
1806/5 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $360,000
1807 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1802/'1' Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. Spike Shield. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$14,030
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$18,300
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$79,300
1802/'1' Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. Spike Shield. AU-55 (NGC).
$19,200
1802 $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, MS65 NGC....
$228,000
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 NGC....
$12,600
1802 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.5, AU58 PCGS....
$25,200
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 PCGS. CAC....
$48,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62+ PCGS....
$46,800
1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64+ NGC. ...
$150,000
1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, VF20 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$11,700
1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF40 ANACS. ...
$8,400
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$15,275
$1,610
$3,680
$12,075
1802/1 $2 1/2
$3,300
1802/1 PCGS AU details/cleaned
$9,145
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS....
$16,200
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