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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8292
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1868
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
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:
1868
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,600
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7807
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1868 $2 1/2 MS
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1868 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1840-C $2 1/2 MS
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1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $578 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $548 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $538 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
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$3,904
1868 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$780
1868 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$4,800
1868 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$3,120
1868 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Prooflike surfaces exist beneath a few faint abrasions that occupy both sides of this sharply struck ...
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1868 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/144). PCGS Population: (4/110). CDN: $501 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 3,600....
$660
1868 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (5/137). PCGS Population: (12/91). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. M...
$432
1868 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$1,800
1868 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. PCGS Population (11/64). NGC Census: (6/117). Mintage: 3,625. Num...
$330
1868 Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$574
1868 $2 1/2
$200
1868 $2 1/2
$209
1868 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$3,240
1868 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$660
1868 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. ...
$4,920
1868 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (74/29). PCGS Population: (25/14). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,60...
$1,020
1868 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/41 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (24/97 and 0/1+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$1,050
1868 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/87). NGC Census: (2/122). Mintage: 3,625. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$374
1868 $2 1/2 PCGS XF45
$550
1868 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$1,762
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