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Modified reverse design features slightly smaller letters and arrowheads.
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:
8283
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
New Reverse
Coin Date:
1860
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,563
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7791
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Coin Value History
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$25,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $20,000 | $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 |
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 26 in 61, 20 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,320
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS64 PCGS....
$4,080
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/57). NGC Census: (31/44). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,680
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/76). PCGS Population: (25/78). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$810
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (7/7). PCGS Population: (14/24). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,500
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/102). NGC Census: (4/91). CDN: $456 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$810
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,626
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS65 PCGS. ...
$10,869
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two AU50 ANACS. Breen-6252. NGC Census: (1/94). PCGS Population (6/88). Mintage: 22,675. Numi...
$352
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/87). PCGS Population (6/86). Mintage: 22,675. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$276
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two--Polished--ANACS, AU ... (4 Coins)
$575
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/38). NGC Census: (28/13). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,680
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS64 PCGS....
$4,000
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two Reverse, AU58 NGC. The Type Two reverse has smaller arrowheads and letters, best seen at ...
$1,020
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (16/68). PCGS Population: (25/73). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$528
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS62 PCGS. A sharp example, showing satiny lemon-gold luster and relatively clean surfac...
$2,280
1860 New Reverse, Type Two AU53 ICG. ...
$347
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,820
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS65 NGC. ...
$9,106
1860 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two AU50 ANACS. Breen-6252. NGC Census: (1/92). PCGS Population (6/89). Mintage: 22,675. Numi...
$329
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $569 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $779 – $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: $609 – $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: $1,650 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $609 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $589 – $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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