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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:
8574
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
Proof
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1898
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
165
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
87924
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Coin Value History
1898 $2 1/2 PR CAM
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1898 $2 1/2 PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $29,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1898 $2 1/2 PR65 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4. ...
$14,400
$2.50 1898 PCGS PR61 CAM
$3,055
1898 $2 1/2 PR62 Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$3,007
1898 $2 1/2 PR64 Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$5,520
1898 $2 1/2 PR66 Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$11,100
1898 $2 1/2 PR67 Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$49,938
1898 $2 1/2 PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,175
1898 $2 1/2 PR60 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,990
1898 $2 1/2 PR65 Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$11,100
1898 $2 1/2 PR61 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4. ...
$3,600
1898 $2 1/2 PR62 Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$3,240
1898 $2 1/2 PR64 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,941
1898 $2 1/2 PR66 Cameo NGC. Only 55 pieces are believed ...
$19,550
1898 $2 1/2 PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,462
1898 $2 1/2 PR61 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,290
1898 $2 1/2 PR62 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,600
1898 $2 1/2 PR64 Cameo NGC. ...
$7,207
$5,520
1898 $2 1/2 PR61 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,819
1898 $2 1/2 PR62 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,700
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]
Worth: $1,650 – $40,800
1840 $2 1/2 PR
1841 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $600,000
1843 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $70,000 – $84,000
1844 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $180,000
1845 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1846 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1850 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $50,000 – $78,000
1854 $2 1/2 PR CAM
Worth: $480,000 – $480,000
1856 $2 1/2 PR CAM
1858 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $90,000
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse PR
Worth: $11,000 – $114,000
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse PR
1860 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $10,000 – $42,000
1861 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $90,000
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