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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8221
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1825
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1825
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,434
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1821-1827
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7664
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Coin Value History
1825 $2 1/2 MS
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1825 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$576,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $504,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1808-2-50-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44,000 – $3,000,000
1808 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $44,000 – $3,000,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1824-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,300 – $480,000
1821 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $720,000
1824/1 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $114,000
1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $288,000
1827 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,600 – $480,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1829-2-50-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1829 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $645,000
1830 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1832 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $132,000
1833 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS
Worth: $26,000 – $360,000
1825 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-4+. Recut 5, Distant Fraction. AU-58 (PCGS).
$29,280
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4, MS66 NGC. ...
$164,700
1825 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-4+. Recut 5, Distant Fraction. Fine Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$4,920
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$32,940
1825 $2 1/2 BD-3, High R.6, AU53 PCGS. ...
$23,180
1825 $2 1/2 BD-3, High R.6, AU55 PCGS. ...
$21,960
1825 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-4+. Recut 5, Distant Fraction. MS-65 (NGC). CAC. CMQ.
$240,000
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4 -- Repaired -- ANACS Details. VF Details, Net VG8....
$5,160
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4, MS63 PCGS....
$78,000
1825 $2 1/2 BD-3, High R.6, XF40 PCGS. ...
$15,275
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4 -- Obverse Repaired, Whizzed -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$5,640
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4, MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$94,000
1825 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-2. Rarity-4+. Mint State-67 (PCGS).
$499,375
1825 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. BD-2, High R.4. ...
$38,188
1825 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/50). PCGS Population (2/43). Mintage: 4,434. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin i...
$8,625
$8,625
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4, AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$31,325
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4, MS66 NGC....
$180,000
1825 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-4+. Repunched 5, Distant Fraction. EF Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$6,900
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2, High R.4, MS61 PCGS....
$28,800
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