The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8232
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1832
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1832
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,400
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1829-1834
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7672
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Coin Value History
1832 $2 1/2 MS
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1832 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$158,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $132,000 | $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 |
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$14,030
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 NGC. ...
$34,160
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 PCGS....
$36,000
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58 NGC....
$15,600
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4 -- Ex-Jewelry, Bent, Heavily Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 4,400....
$4,200
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$9,900
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$10,200
1832 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. BD-1. ...
$21,150
1832 $2 1/2 AU55 ANACS. BD-1, R.4. ...
$8,225
1832 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Breen-6135, BD-1, R.4. ...
$14,950
1832 $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. ...
$10,350
$48,875
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$21,150
1832 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Breen-6135, Bass-3029, R.4, the only die pairing. Among the finest certified survivors of this issue,...
$27,600
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$45,600
1832 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. BD-1, R.4. ...
$15,275
1832 $2 1/2
$2,070
$7,762
1832 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. ...
$8,625
1832 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Breen-6135, BD-1, R.4. The striking details are much sharper than often encountered on this Capped He...
$18,400
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
Worth: $44,000 – $2,650,000
1808 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $44,000 – $2,650,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]
Worth: $6,300 – $480,000
1821 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $720,000
1824/1 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $114,000
1825 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,400 – $480,000
1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $288,000
1827 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,600 – $480,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1829 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $645,000
1830 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1833 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS
Worth: $26,000 – $360,000
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