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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:
8316
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1891
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:
1891
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,960
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7843
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Coin Value History
1891 $2 1/2 MS
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1891 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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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
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 NGC....
$4,320
1891 DDR FS-801 PCGS MS-61
$767
1891 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (84/85). Mintage 10,960. ...
$870
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 NGC. Satiny orange-gold and apricot hues adorn this near-Gem 1891 quarter eag...
$3,360
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (10/34). CDN: $441.10.Whsle. Bid for...
$720
1891 $2 1/2 Double Die Reverse MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (35/45). PCGS Population: (46/52). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,140
1891 $2 1/2 MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/31). MS60. Mintage 10,960. From The P...
$480
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (11/292). PCGS Population: (34/230). CDN: $3...
$319
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse -- Mount Removed, Altered Surfaces -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (4/303). PCGS Popula...
$229
1891 $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. Double Die Reverse. NGC Census: (1/261). PCGS Population (5/224). Mintage: 10,900. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$299
1891 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
$8,338
1891 $2 1/2 VF30--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$115
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 NGC....
$4,320
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 10,960. ...
$960
1891 $2 1/2 -- Double Die Reverse -- MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (86/79). PCGS Population: (52/98). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,050
1891 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (32/9). PCGS Population: (39/12). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage ...
$2,520
1891 $2 1/2 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (10/33). AU58. Mintage 10,960. ...
$576
1891 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/52). NGC Census: (37/41). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 10,...
$1,320
$2.50 1891 PCGS MS67+ CAC
$36,425
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