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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8300
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1875
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
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
Coin Date:
1875
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
400
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7822
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Coin Value History
1875 $2 1/2 MS
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1875 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $150,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lyaf8-0.20200710200900176.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $577 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $787 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $617 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $587 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $577 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
1875 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$20,740
1875 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
$19,200
1875 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50....
$9,300
1875 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Reverse Graffiti (NCS).
$9,000
1875 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. ...
$16,800
1875 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$38,400
1875 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. ...
$11,400
1875 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. ...
$7,638
$2,185
1875 $2 1/2 --Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20....
$2,530
1875 $2 1/2
$7,762
1875 $2 1/2
$4,840
1875 $2 1/2
$33,000
1875 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS....
$38,400
1875 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$36,000
1875 $2 1/2 -- Reverse Graffiti -- NCS. Unc. Details. ...
$6,600
1875 2 1/2 PCGS AU Details (Bent)
$5,500
$2.50 1875 PCGS AU55
$14,688
1875 $2 1/2 MS61+ NGC. ...
$25,850
1875 $2 1/2 -- Whizzed, Repaired -- ANACS. XF40 Details. ...
$3,290
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