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Rare and highly desirable as a one-year gold type coin. This is the first year of issue for the quarter eagle denomination. Stars were added to the design in the same year for the second type.
Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, in a plain field with the word LIBERTY across the top 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:
72371
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
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
Variety:
No Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
1796
Coin Date:
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
963
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7643
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Coin Value History
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]
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Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$3,900,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $2,880,000 | $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 |
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
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
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
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS). CMQ-X. OGH.
$189,100
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS60 NGC. ...
$244,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$180,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-58 (NGC).
$192,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$45,600
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS62 PCGS....
$492,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$990,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4 -- Damaged, Plugged -- NCS. VF Details. ...
$16,800
$2.50 1796 NO STARS.PCGS XF40
$123,375
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-1, High R.7, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$144,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$396,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$102,812
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
$88,125
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars VF35 PCGS. ...
$83,375
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars MS65 PCGS. ...
$1,725,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS).
$168,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. HBCC-3002, BD-2. Rarity-4. MS-60 (NGC).
$185,150
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars on Obverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$204,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-2. Rarity-4. AU-58 (PCGS).
$216,000
1796 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. No Stars on Obverse. BD-1. Rarity-7+. VG Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$28,800
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