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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:
297885
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1804
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:
14 Star Reverse
Variety 2:
BD-2
Coin Date:
1804
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,327
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
45510
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Coin Value History
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse, BD-2 MS
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1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse, BD-2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$192,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $137,000 | $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 |
| 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
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
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$24,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU53 NGC....
$15,619
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, XF40 PCGS....
$14,400
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$66,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS....
$114,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU58 NGC....
$19,200
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$28,800
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, XF45 NGC. CAC. ...
$25,200
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 NGC....
$14,712
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$16,450
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, XF40 PCGS....
$12,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$44,400
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS....
$144,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU58 NGC. ...
$22,800
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$25,850
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4 -- Altered Surfaces -- ANACS. XF45 Details. ...
$6,600
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 NGC....
$18,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$15,275
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$9,600
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$42,300
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