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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:
8224
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
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:
1827
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,800
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1821-1827
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7666
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Coin Value History
1827 $2 1/2 MS
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1827 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$576,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $480,000 | $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
1825 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,400 – $480,000
1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $288,000
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
1827 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5. MS-62+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$138,000
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, AU55 PCGS....
$26,400
1827 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$144,000
1827 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. AU-58 (PCGS).
$28,800
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, MS61 NGC....
$30,000
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, MS65 PCGS....
$180,000
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, MS63 PCGS. ...
$47,000
1827 $2 1/2 Genuine PCGS. BD-1, R.5. ...
$9,400
1827 $2 1/2 AU53 ★ NGC. ...
$21,850
1827 $2 1/2--Plugged, Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20....
$5,462
$7,475
1827 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Breen-...
$7,762
1827 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Breen-6131, BD-1, R.5. ...
$43,125
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$23,500
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
$88,125
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$36,000
$25,300
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.5, MS65 NGC. ...
$96,000
1827 $2 1/2
$20,700
1827 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Breen-6131, BD-1, R.5. ...
$34,500
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