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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Capped Bust Gold (1808–1834) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 33 distinct entries with CPG® values between $6,500.00 and $3,180,000.00.
Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792, quarter eagles weighed 67.5 grains, .9167 fineness, until the weight was changed to 64.5 grains, .8992 fineness, by the Act of June 28, 1834. The Act of January 18, 1837, established fineness at .900. Most dates before 1834 are rare. The first issue was struck in 1796; most of these had no stars on the obverse. Proofs of some dates prior to 1855 are known to exist, and all are rare.

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  $2.50 Capped Bust Gold (1808–1834) Value Range Favorite
$2.50 Capped Bust Gold (1808–1834) Value Range  
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS Type Coin
$53,000
-
$3,180,000
$53,000 - $3,180,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS Type Coin
$8,000
-
$576,000
$8,000 - $576,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS Type Coin
$6,500
-
$750,000
$6,500 - $750,000
1808 $2 1/2 MS
$53,000
-
$3,180,000
$53,000 - $3,180,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$53,000
-
$3,180,000
$53,000 - $3,180,000
1821 $2 1/2 MS
$8,000
-
$864,000
$8,000 - $864,000
1821 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$8,000
-
$864,000
$8,000 - $864,000
1824/1 $2 1/2 MS
$8,000
-
$137,000
$8,000 - $137,000
1824/1 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$8,000
-
$137,000
$8,000 - $137,000
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1825 $2 1/2 MS
$8,000
-
$576,000
$8,000 - $576,000
1825 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$8,000
-
$576,000
$8,000 - $576,000
1825 $2 1/2 BD-2 MS
$8,000
-
$576,000
$8,000 - $576,000
1825 $2 1/2 BD-3 MS
$8,000
-
$576,000
$8,000 - $576,000
1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
$15,000
-
$345,500
$15,000 - $345,500
1826/6 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$15,000
-
$345,500
$15,000 - $345,500

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1827 $2 1/2 MS
$8,250
-
$576,000
$8,250 - $576,000
1827 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$8,250
-
$345,500
$8,250 - $345,500
1829 $2 1/2 MS
$6,500
-
$774,000
$6,500 - $774,000
1829 $2 1/2 MS PL
$26,500
-
$323,500
$26,500 - $323,500
1829 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$6,500
-
$294,000
$6,500 - $294,000
1830 $2 1/2 MS
$6,500
-
$270,000
$6,500 - $270,000
1830 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$6,500
-
$270,000
$6,500 - $270,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS
$6,500
-
$750,000
$6,500 - $750,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS PL
$26,500
-
$323,500
$26,500 - $323,500
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$6,500
-
$294,000
$6,500 - $294,000
1832 $2 1/2 MS
$6,500
-
$158,500
$6,500 - $158,500
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$6,500
-
$158,500
$6,500 - $158,500
1833 $2 1/2 MS
$6,500
-
$270,000
$6,500 - $270,000
1833 $2 1/2 MS PL
$26,500
-
$297,000
$26,500 - $297,000
1833 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
$6,500
-
$270,000
$6,500 - $270,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS
$31,000
-
$432,000
$31,000 - $432,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS PL
$396,000
-
$475,000
$396,000 - $475,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust, BD-1 MS
$31,000
-
$432,000
$31,000 - $432,000
       

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Capped Bust Gold (1808–1834) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 33 distinct entries with CPG® values between $6,500.00 and $3,180,000.00.
Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792, quarter eagles weighed 67.5 grains, .9167 fineness, until the weight was changed to 64.5 grains, .8992 fineness, by the Act of June 28, 1834. The Act of January 18, 1837, established fineness at .900. Most dates before 1834 are rare. The first issue was struck in 1796; most of these had no stars on the obverse. Proofs of some dates prior to 1855 are known to exist, and all are rare.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use