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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:
8297
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
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
Variety:
Open 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
122,800
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7817
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1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$14,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
| 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: $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
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Worth: $587 – $48,000
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Worth: $577 – $20,000
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$793
1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Open 3. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$854
1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Open 3. MS-63 (NGC).
$854
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS65 NGC. ...
$3,172
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$763
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$720
1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Open 3. MS-66 (PCGS).
$9,000
1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Open 3. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$408
1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Open 3. EF-45 (PCGS).
$384
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (39/757). PCGS Population: (92/556). CDN: $418 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta...
$432
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50. NGC Census: (3/746). PCGS Population: (16/614). CDN: $270 Whs...
$264
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/398). NGC Census: (33/522). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$360
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (13/721). PCGS Population: (19/520). Mintage 178,025. ...
$282
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/384). NGC Census: (0/490). Mintage: 122,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $190. ...
$213
1873 Open 3 VF20 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer ...
$86
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40.<...
$156
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$125
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS61 NGC. Mintage 178,025. ...
$552
1873 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Open 3. MS-62 (NGC).
$870
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $757.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 178,025. ...
$885
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