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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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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: 8284
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: Old 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 #: 97791
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8284 PCGS:97791 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $11,000 $1,234
MS64 - $9,000 $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

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1860 $2 1/2 PCGS AU58 (Old Reverse)
1860 $2 1/2 PCGS AU58 (Old Reverse)
$4,100
Sold 10/3/2022
DLRC
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/32). PCGS Population: (3/33). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/32). PCGS Population: (3/33). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,380
Sold 8/17/2022
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 PCGS. Rich orange-gold surfaces yield elements of lavender color in the reverse fie...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 PCGS. Rich orange-gold surfaces yield elements of lavender color in the reverse fie...
$5,400
Sold 10/25/2021
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
Sold 2/24/2021
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 PCGS. Housed in an old green label holder with the erroneous New Reverse PCGS numbe...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU55 PCGS. Housed in an old green label holder with the erroneous New Reverse PCGS numbe...
$3,000
Sold 1/24/2021
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63+ PCGS. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS63+ PCGS. ...
$9,000
Sold 9/18/2020
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64 PCGS. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,200
Sold 4/24/2020
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (6/27 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/27 and 0/0+). CDN: $2...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (6/27 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/27 and 0/0+). CDN: $2...
$1,560
Sold 10/24/2019
Heritage Auctions
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One VF30 PCGS. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,475
Sold 2/10/2013
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One Genuine PCGS. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One Genuine PCGS. ...
$2,185
Sold 10/16/2011
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One XF45 NGC. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One XF45 NGC. ...
$1,038
Sold 5/1/2011
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$1,782
Sold 9/15/2003
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU58 NGC. ...
$2,640
Sold 8/26/2022
Heritage Auctions
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One--Obverse Damage--NCS. AU Details. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One--Obverse Damage--NCS. AU Details. ...
$1,610
Sold 1/12/2008
Heritage Auctions
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 PCGS. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS62 PCGS. ...
$5,040
Sold 6/18/2021
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. ...
$3,630
Sold 1/5/2018
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1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One AU55 NGC. CAC. ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One AU55 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,232
Sold 9/29/2013
Heritage Auctions
$7,245
Sold 9/18/2005
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One MS64 PCGS. While the 1861 quarter eagle is common, the same cannot be said for the 1860, ...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One MS64 PCGS. While the 1861 quarter eagle is common, the same cannot be said for the 1860, ...
$8,625
Sold 3/17/2007
Heritage Auctions
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (6/29 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/27 and 0/0+). CD...
1860 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, AU53 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (6/29 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/27 and 0/0+). CD...
$1,320
Sold 5/1/2019
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