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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:
8319
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1894
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:
1894
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7846
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Coin Value History
1894 $2 1/2 MS
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1894 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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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Worth: $577 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $787 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $617 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
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
1894 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. ...
$9,150
1894 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$5,880
1894 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. NGC Census: (34/193). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$780
1894 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/94). Mintage 4,000. ...
$1,200
1894 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$780
1894 $2 1/2 MS68 PCGS. CAC....
$36,000
1894 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$20,400
1894 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,600
1894 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (11/184). PCGS Population: (8/177). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 4,000...
$810
1894 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. From a mintage of only 4,000 pieces, this Select Mint State 1894 quarter eagle displays semireflecti...
$1,920
1894 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/219). PCGS Population: (11/206). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$432
$518
1894 $2 1/2 --Mounts Removed--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/198). PCGS Population (4/181). Mintage: 4,000. Numismedia ...
$276
1894 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$20,400
1894 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,520
1894 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$840
1894 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,140
1894 $2 1/2 PCGS MS61
$1,152
$26,450
1894 $2 1/2 MS67+ NGC. ...
$19,200
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