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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:
8308
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1883
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:
1883
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,920
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7835
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Coin Value History
1883 $2 1/2 MS
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1883 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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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
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$2,928
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$5,856
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$7,320
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,680
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$3,960
1883 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC....
$6,600
1883 $2 1/2 PCGS AU50 (OGH)
$3,200
1883 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/103). NGC Census: (0/48). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,92...
$2,220
1883 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$5,160
1883 $2 1/2
$175
1883 $2 1/2
$5,750
1883 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/86). NGC Census: (2/42). CDN: $2,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,920...
$2,928
1883 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
$4,080
1883 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS....
$7,800
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Mount Removed (PCGS).
$456
1883 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$3,720
1883 $2 1/2 NGC MS60
$2,300
1883 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. An elusive Philadelphia issue from an enticingly low mintage of only 1,920 pieces. This AU example d...
$2,640
1883 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. ...
$632
1883 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$5,280
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