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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:
8318
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1893
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:
1893
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
30,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7845
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Coin Value History
1893 $2 1/2 MS
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1893 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$16,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $583 – $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: $553 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $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
1893 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $835 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 30,000. ...
$1,098
1893 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (NGC).
$915
1893 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$915
1893 $2 1/2 MS66+ NGC. ...
$4,392
1893 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/42). Mintage 30,000. ...
$1,351
1893 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 30,000. ...
$576
1893 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 30,000. ...
$552
1893 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$9,600
1893 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$600
1893 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (9/852). PCGS Population: (15/730). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 30,00...
$516
1893 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$240
1893 $2 1/2 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (10/772). PCGS Population (20/681). Mintage: 30,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$301
1893 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (3/666). PCGS Population (1/622). Mintage: 30,000. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$172
1893 $2 1/2 AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $185.0...
$184
1893 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $576.20.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 30,000. ...
$690
1893 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 30,000. ...
$780
1893 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $742.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 30,000. ...
$976
1893 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/8). Mintage 30,000. ...
$2,160
1893 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,560
1893 $2 1/2 MS61 ANACS. Mintage 30,000. ...
$564
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