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The 1908 Quarter Eagle is the first year of issue for the Indian design is may be the absolute most common. In most grades up to and even including gem MS65 the 1908 compares in rarity to many of the highest mintage coins from the series. This date is quite easy to find in most grades with only a minor rarity and value jump to MS66. The only true scarce examples of this coin are those finest known pieces in MS67 holders. This is nearly a perfect type coin issue because of how easy and relatively affordable it can be to acquire very pleasing mint state examples. The satiny obverse of the 1908 has a very solid strike but there are some drawbacks. The eagle of course on the reverse is underdeveloped in spots and the surfaces lack in luster and the coloring is not overly yellow and attractive.
Obverse Description
The obverse features the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.
Reverse Description
The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8603
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2 1/2 DOLLARS
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:
1908
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
564,821
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7939
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Coin Value History
1908 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$67,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
Indian Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1908-1929 MS [Type]
Worth: $561 – $56,000
1909 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $19,500
1910 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $35,000
1911 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $45,000
1911-D $2 1/2 Strong D MS
Worth: $2,250 – $222,000
1912 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $32,000
1913 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $30,000
1914 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $192,000
1914-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $100,000
1915 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $30,000
1925-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $58,500
1926 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $18,000
1927 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $19,000
1928 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $21,000
1929 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $561 – $45,000
1908 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $600.56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 564,800. ...
$641
1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$1,464
1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,830
1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$4,636
1908 $2 1/2 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$38,432
1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,140
1908 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Mintage 564,800. ...
$528
1908 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 564,800. ...
$570
1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. AG-3 (PCGS).
$408
1908 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Mintage 564,800. ...
$468
1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$336
1908 $2 1/2 -- Scratched -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 564,800....
$528
1908 $2 1/2 PCGS AU Detail (Ex-Jewelry)
$300
1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$432
1908 $2 1/2 PCGS XF40
$375
1877-S Trade Dollar. Good-6 (PCGS).
$660
1908 $2 1/2 ANACS VF30
$235
1908 $2 1/2 Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/6651). NGC Census: (2/9415). Mintage: 564,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$247
1908 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS. ...
$46,000
1908 VG8 ANACS. ...
$100
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