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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:
8536
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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:
Proof
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1885
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
87
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
97911
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1885 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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1885 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $51,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1843-250-proof-gold-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,650 – $40,800
1840 $2 1/2 PR
1841 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $600,000
1843 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $70,000 – $84,000
1844 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $180,000
1845 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1846 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1850 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $50,000 – $78,000
1854 $2 1/2 PR CAM
Worth: $480,000 – $480,000
1856 $2 1/2 PR CAM
1858 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $90,000
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse PR
Worth: $11,000 – $114,000
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse PR
1860 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $10,000 – $42,000
1861 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $90,000
1885 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-5. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$40,260
1885 $2 1/2 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5....
$49,200
1885 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-64 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$18,000
1885 $2 1/2 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$46,000
$38,525
1885 $2 1/2 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.5....
$33,600
1885 $2 1/2 PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5....
$55,200
1885 $2 1/2 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$48,875
$24,150
$31,050
1885 $2 1/2 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Quarter Eagle production was confined to the Philadelphia Mint in 1885, and a meager 887 ...
$18,400
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