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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8223
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1826
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1826/6
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
760
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1821-1827
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7665
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Coin Value History
1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
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1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$345,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $288,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1808-2-50-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44,000 – $3,000,000
1808 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $44,000 – $3,000,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1824-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,300 – $480,000
1821 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $720,000
1824/1 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $114,000
1825 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,400 – $480,000
1827 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,600 – $480,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1829-2-50-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1829 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $645,000
1830 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1832 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $132,000
1833 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS
Worth: $26,000 – $360,000
GREAT BRITAIN. Coronation of Queen Victoria White Metal Medal, 1838. PCGS MS-62.
$440
1826/6 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5+. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$132,000
1826/6 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, AU58 NGC....
$38,468
1826/6 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-5+. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$28,800
1826/6 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, MS63 PCGS. ...
$240,000
1826 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5 -- Tooled, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. ...
$8,400
$2.50 1826/'5' PCGS AU55
$34,075
1826/6 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. ...
$7,762
1826/5 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. CAC. ...
$23,000
1826/'5' $2 1/2 PCGS AU53
$17,250
1826 $2 1/2
$2,860
1826 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, MS61 NGC. ...
$45,600
1826/'5' $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, AU58 PCGS. ...
$34,075
1826/6 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$10,424
$6,210
1826/5 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. BD-1, High R.5. ...
$27,025
1826/5 $2 1/2 --Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. Breen-6130, BD-1, High R.5. The 1826 quarter eagle is a fascinatin...
$25,300
1826 $2 1/2
$6,900
1826/'5' $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, AU58 PCGS Secure. ...
$37,600
1826/6 (a.k.a. 1826/'5') Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Holed/Plugged (PCGS).
$9,121
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