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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:
8554
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1891
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:
1891
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
80
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
97917
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Coin Value History
1891 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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1891 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$51,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $33,000 | $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
1891 $2 1/2 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.5....
$26,400
1891 $2 1/2 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5. FS-801....
$43,200
1891 $2 1/2 PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$33,330
1891 $2 1/2 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$13,200
1891 $2 1/2 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$8,419
1891 $2 1/2 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$23,400
1891 $2 1/2 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5. FS-801. ...
$48,000
1891 $2 1/2 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$25,200
1891 $2 1/2 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$17,038
$6,325
1891 $2 1/2 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$24,000
1891 $2 1/2 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$43,125
1891 $2 1/2 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$30,666
$2.50 1891 PCGS PR64+ DCAM CAC
$12,338
1891 $2 1/2 PCGS Proof 63 DCameo
$6,843
1891 $2 1/2 PR65+★ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$36,000
1891 $2 1/2 PR66+ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$34,500
1891 $2 1/2 PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,100
$30,550
1891 $2 1/2 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$15,275
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