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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:
8303
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
286,240
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7828
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Coin Value History
1878 $2 1/2 MS
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1878 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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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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
1878 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC. ...
$18,300
1878 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Mintage 286,260. ...
$750
1878 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (39/13). Mintage 286,260. ...
$1,740
1878 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC....
$3,120
1878 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Mintage 286,260. ...
$750
1878 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. This piece is housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (402/1365). NGC Census...
$480
1878 $2 1/2 -- Scratched -- ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50. Mintage 286,260....
$408
1878 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 286,260. ...
$456
1878 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Mintage 286,260. ...
$492
1878 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (607/1233). PCGS Population: (206/1101). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage ...
$480
1878 $2 1/2 AU53 ANACS. Mintage 286,260. ...
$420
1878 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$13,200
1878 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/1949). NGC Census: (6/2532). CDN: $426 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 28...
$504
1878 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (65/1784). PCGS Population: (36/1248). CDN: $455 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 28...
$576
1878 $2 1/2 PCGS UNC Details (Cleaning)
$280
1878 $2 1/2 VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/1965). PCGS Population (1/1406). Mintage: 286,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$253
1878 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1835). PCGS Population (6/1355). Mintage: 286,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$276
1878 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC....
$19,800
1878 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 286,260. ...
$780
1878 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/15). Mintage 286,260. ...
$2,280
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