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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:
8326
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1901
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:
1901
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
91,100
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7853
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Coin Value History
1901 $2 1/2 MS
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1901 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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Worth: $524 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $734 – $44,000
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: $564 – $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: $534 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $524 – $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
1901 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 91,10...
$976
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$1,220
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-67 (PCGS).
$2,562
1901 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $818.33 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage ...
$976
1901 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $649.19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 91,100....
$763
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$660
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$408
1901 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (136/31). NGC Census: (99/25). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 91,1...
$1,002
1901 $2 1/2 MS61 ANACS. Mintage 91,100. ...
$310
1901 $2 1/2 -- Tooled -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (17/2142). PCGS Population (32/1791). Mintage: 91,100. Numi...
$247
1901 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (8/2132). PCGS Population (28/1839). Mintage: 91,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$299
1901 $2 1/2 --Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. AU 50 Details. NGC Census: (1/1867). PCGS Population (4/1744). Mintage: 91,100. N...
$167
1901 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (1/1530). PCGS Population (2/1559). Mintage: 91,100. Numismedia Wsl....
$161
1901 $2 1/2 XF45-Cleaned--ANACS,AU Details....
$155
1901 $2 1/2 MS68 PCGS....
$14,375
1901 XF40--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS AU Details....
$101
1901 $2 1/2 --Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net ...
$87
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (NGC).
$854
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$1,159
1901 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,660
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