The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
8330
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1905
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:
1905
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
217,800
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7857
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1905 $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1905 $2 1/2 MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $23,000 | $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 |
1905 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. CDN: $2,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 217,800. ...
$2,196
1905 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CDN: $1,080 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 217,800. ...
$1,068
1905 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC: 160 in 64, 311 finer (12/25). CDN: $704.43 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 217,800....
$885
1905 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 217,800....
$720
1905 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 217,800....
$720
1905 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. Mintage 217,800. ...
$870
1905 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 217,800. ...
$528
1905 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC....
$12,000
1905 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (2/6848). PCGS Population: (6/6842). CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mi...
$576
1905 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Housed in an old vintage Gen. 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (88/6198). NGC Census: (46/6444...
$690
1905 $2 1/2 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 217,800. ...
$324
1905 $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (17/5401). PCGS Population (62/5374). Mintage: 217,800. ...
$218
1905 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (3/5419). PCGS Population (4/5441). Mintage: 217,800. Numismedia Wsl...
$231
1905 $2 1/2 XF40--Rims Filed--ANACS, AU Details....
$150
1905 $2 1/2 --Mount Removed, Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. AU ...
$132
1905 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. Mintage 217,800. ...
$1,860
1905 NGC MS-66
$1,091
1905 $2 1/2 MS64+ CACG. Mintage 217,800....
$930
1905 PCGS MS-63 CAC
$678
1905 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Mintage 217,800. ...
$504
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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
Greysheet News
American Numismatic Association's Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 In Chicago
Dazzling rarities, free educational opportunities, family fun and more await at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
7/25/2024
United States Mint Unveils Designs For The 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
7/23/2024
Events
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 3, 2026
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 10, 2026




