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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:
8313
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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
Coin Date:
1888
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,001
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7840
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Coin Value History
1888 $2 1/2 MS
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1888 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
| 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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1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $617 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
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1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
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
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $587 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $577 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
1888 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 16,001. ...
$1,007
1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$946
1888 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,453
1888 $2 1/2 MS66+ NGC. ...
$5,002
1888 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. NGC Census: (79/354). CDN: $667.44.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Minta...
$690
1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$504
1888 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (29/10). Mintage 16,001. ...
$2,040
1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Obverse Scratched (NGC).
$504
1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-67 (NGC).
$10,800
1888 $2 1/2 -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 16,098....
$264
1888 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/362). NGC Census: (3/451). Mintage 16,098. ...
$282
1888 $2 1/2 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (9/381). PCGS Population (8/268). Mintage: 16,098. Numism...
$306
1888 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details . NGC Census: (7/384). PCGS Population (19/270). Mintage: 16,098. Numismedia W...
$230
1888 $2 1/2 XF40--Scratched--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $180....
$172
1888 $2 1/2
$196
1888 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Mintage 16,001. ...
$780
1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,159
1888 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS....
$3,840
1888 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC....
$4,680
1888 $2 1/2 NGC MS61
$605
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