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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8211
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1798
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wide Date
Coin Date:
1798
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,094
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7649
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Coin Value History
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date MS
Value By Grade
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$1,094,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $912,000 | $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 |
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, AU58 NGC....
$43,200
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$72,000
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, MS60 PCGS. ...
$84,000
1798 $2 1/2 Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, VF25 PCGS. ...
$8,519
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, MS61 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$129,250
1798 $2 1/2 Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, AU50 PCGS. ...
$22,325
1798 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Wide Date, Five Berries, BD-2, R.5. ...
$76,375
1798 $2 1/2 --Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details. Wide Date, Five Berries, Breen-6117, Bass-3006, R.4. Bright luster domina...
$7,475
$1,668
1798 $2 1/2
$3,960
1798 $2 1/2 Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, AU58 NGC. ...
$37,200
1798 $2 1/2 Five Berries AU55 NGC. BD-2, R.5. ...
$30,550
1798 $2 1/2
$27,600
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, Five Berries AU50 ANACS. BD-2, R.5. ...
$44,062
1798 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Breen-6117, BD-2, R.5. ...
$115,000
1798 $2 1/2 XF Details, Damaged, NCS. Wide Date, Five Berries, Breen-6117, Bass-3006, R.4. Bright luster dominates the bord...
$6,038
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, AU58 PCGS. ...
$39,950
1798 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. ...
$34,500
1798 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Wide Date, Five Berries, Breen-...
$60,950
1798 $2 1/2 XF Details, Mount Removed, Repaired, NCS. Wide Date, Five Berries, Breen-6117, Bass-3006, R.4. Thirty years ago...
$11,500
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]
Worth: $58,000 – $3,000,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $58,000 – $3,000,000
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $50,000 – $1,700,000
1797 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $600,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date MS
Worth: $18,500 – $900,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1804 $2 1/2 13 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $65,000 – $540,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $7,200 – $160,000
1805 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $456,000
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars MS
Worth: $6,250 – $240,000
1806/5 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $360,000
1807 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
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