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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:
8584
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1901
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:
1901
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
223
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
97927
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Coin Value History
1901 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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1901 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$150,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $122,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $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
1901 $2 1/2 JD-1, Low R.4, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$14,030
1901 $2 1/2 JD-1, Low R.4, PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$18,324
1901 $2 1/2 PR68★ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4....
$52,800
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4-. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.
$96,000
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4-. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$30,000
1901 $2 1/2 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$9,600
1901 $2 1/2 PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$5,640
1901 $2 1/2 PR62 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,230
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. JD-1. Rarity-4-. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$16,200
1901 $2 1/2 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4....
$14,400
1901 $2 1/2 PR68 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$45,600
$2.50 1901 PCGS PR69 DCAM
$105,750
1901 $2 1/2 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$23,400
1901 $2 1/2 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$6,900
$2.50 1901 PCGS PR65 DCAM CAC
$15,275
1901 $2 1/2 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4....
$16,800
1901 $2 1/2 PR68+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$52,800
$87,975
1901 $2 1/2 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$18,000
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$8,400
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