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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
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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: 8282
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1859
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
Variety: Old Reverse
Coin Date: 1859
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 39,364
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 97788
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8282 PCGS:97788 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $12,500 $1,234
MS64 - $11,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/7). ...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/7). ...
$2,220
Sold 1/19/2025
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (29/24). PCGS Population: (8/16). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (29/24). PCGS Population: (8/16). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,920
Sold 1/14/2024
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/116). PCGS Population: (27/41). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/116). PCGS Population: (27/41). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$750
Sold 11/29/2023
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63 NGC....
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63 NGC....
$3,600
Sold 5/5/2023
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. From The Allan H. Goldman Collection. ...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. From The Allan H. Goldman Collection. ...
$528
Sold 9/21/2022
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (67/48). PCGS Population: (17/26). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (67/48). PCGS Population: (17/26). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,020
Sold 8/17/2022
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (9/127). PCGS Population: (8/65). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (9/127). PCGS Population: (8/65). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$900
Sold 10/25/2021
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/133). PCGS Population: (3/78). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for problem...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/133). PCGS Population: (3/78). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$468
Sold 8/21/2019
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS60 NGC. ...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS60 NGC. ...
$1,410
Sold 11/2/2016
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64 PCGS. ...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64 PCGS. ...
$8,812
Sold 1/11/2016
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One VF25 PCGS. Ex: Childs. PCGS Population (1/33). NGC Census: (0/65). (#97788)...
$437
Sold 5/1/2006
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/7). ...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/7). ...
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (28/21). PCGS Population: (8/16). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (28/21). PCGS Population: (8/16). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$2,220
Sold 9/17/2023
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/116). PCGS Population: (27/41). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/116). PCGS Population: (27/41). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$960
Sold 9/6/2023
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63 PCGS. ...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63 PCGS. ...
$4,080
Sold 12/7/2017
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/72). NGC Census: (3/133). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/72). NGC Census: (3/133). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,020
Sold 6/9/2021
Heritage Auctions
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (65/43). PCGS Population: (17/21). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (65/43). PCGS Population: (17/21). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$990
Sold 6/30/2021
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/121). PCGS Population: (8/65). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/121). PCGS Population: (8/65). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$576
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One XF45 PCGS....
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1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One MS60 NGC. ...
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One MS60 NGC. ...
$1,268
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