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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:
8314
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,600
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7841
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Coin Value History
1889 $2 1/2 MS
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1889 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$27,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,000 | $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: $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
1889 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (53/370). Mintage 17,648. ...
$504
1889 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$6,300
1889 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (39/14). Mintage 17,648. ...
$1,320
1889 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 17,648. ...
$576
1889 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (66/80). NGC Census: (69/52). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$3,360
1889 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (114/120). PCGS Population: (102/146). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 17...
$528
1889 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. ...
$16,800
1889 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/309). NGC Census: (3/374). Mintage: 17,648. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$352
$2,925
1889 $2 1/2 --Damaged, Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/342). PCGS Population (3/296). Mintage: ...
$184
1889 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
$8,625
1889 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (5/331). PCGS Population (24/256). Mintage: 17,648. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$230
1889 $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (12/273). PCGS Population (6/201). Mintage: 17,648. Numismed...
$253
1889 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (50/365). PCGS Population: (49/301). CDN: $506 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 17,6...
$492
1889 $2 1/2 MS65+ PCGS....
$4,320
1889 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/13). NGC Census: (38/14). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 17,...
$1,260
1889 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (117/234). PCGS Population: (47/247). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 17,...
$516
1889 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (67/49). PCGS Population: (62/75). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 17,648...
$720
1889 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (114/120). PCGS Population: (102/146). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 17...
$660
1889 $2 1/2
$184
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