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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:
8285
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,283,788
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7794
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1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $8,000 | $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 |
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1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $609 – $42,500
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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
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Worth: $609 – $48,000
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Worth: $589 – $20,000
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1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $791.46 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$915
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS60 NGC. NGC Census: 60 in 60, 1353 finer (11/25). CDN: $801.01 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$780
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS61 PCGS. CDN: $820.38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$810
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS63 PCGS. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$1,200
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS62 CACG. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$1,110
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. AU. Mintage 1,283,878....
$492
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS65 NGC....
$3,720
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, MS64 NGC. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$1,740
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU55 NGC. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$600
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$576
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (15/2337). PCGS Population: (56/1797). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$456
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1755). NGC Census: (0/2231). Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$528
$2.50 1861 NEW REVERSE. TYPE II. PCGS MS66 CAC
$11,456
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/1552). NGC Census: (8/2097). XF40. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$228
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1476). NGC Census: (3/2042). Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$258
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/2042). PCGS Population: (1/1439). Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$306
1861 $2 1/2 NGC AU Details (Improperly Cleaned Type 2)
$300
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two Good6 ANACS. Ex-jewelry , Cleaned; Fine details....
$92
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--...
$102
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $763.88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,283,878. ...
$750
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