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1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +0.24%
$536.20
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Obverse Description

Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.

Reverse Description

The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8251
Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Designer: Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1802
Reverse Designer: Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness: 0.9167
Weight (gr): 4.37 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1284 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 20
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1802/'1'
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 3,035
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1796-1807
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7650
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Coin Value History
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +0.24%
$536.20
GSID:8251 PCGS:7650 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $504,000 $1,234
MS65 - $420,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1802/'1' Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. Spike Shield. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
1802/'1' Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. Spike Shield. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$14,030
Sold 9/1/2026
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1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$18,300
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1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$79,300
Sold 1/14/2026
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1802/'1' Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. Spike Shield. AU-55 (NGC).
1802/'1' Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. Spike Shield. AU-55 (NGC).
$19,200
Sold 8/27/2025
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1802 $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, MS65 NGC....
1802 $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, MS65 NGC....
$228,000
Sold 8/26/2025
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1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 NGC....
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 NGC....
$12,600
Sold 2/27/2025
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1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 PCGS. CAC....
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 PCGS. CAC.... CAC approved
$48,000
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1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, AU58 PCGS....
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, AU58 PCGS....
$27,600
Sold 1/16/2025
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1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62+ PCGS....
1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62+ PCGS....
$46,800
Sold 5/9/2024
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1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64+ NGC. ...
1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64+ NGC. ...
$150,000
Sold 2/24/2022
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1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, VF20 PCGS. ...
$7,200
Sold 1/10/2020
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1802/'1' $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$11,700
Sold 2/22/2018
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1802/1 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF40 ANACS. ...
$8,400
Sold 1/5/2018
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1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$15,275
Sold 1/9/2017
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$1,610
Sold 3/26/2008
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$3,680
Sold 3/14/2006
$12,075
Sold 10/2/2000
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1802/1 $2 1/2
$3,300
Sold 2/5/1994
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1802/1 PCGS AU details/cleaned
$9,145
Sold 7/18/2025
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1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS....
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS....
$16,200
Sold 4/30/2025
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