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Proof-like surfaces.
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:
395423
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1798
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
Variety:
Close Date
Coin Date:
1798
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,094
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity:
5
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Coin Value History
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date MS PL
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Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1796-2-50-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $58,000 – $3,250,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $58,000 – $3,250,000
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $50,000 – $1,700,000
1797 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $600,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date MS
Worth: $18,500 – $900,000
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date MS
Worth: $6,250 – $912,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1804 $2 1/2 13 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $65,000 – $540,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $7,200 – $160,000
1805 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $456,000
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars MS
Worth: $6,250 – $240,000
1806/5 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $360,000
1807 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
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