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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:
8215
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
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
Coin Date:
1805
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,781
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7653
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Coin Value History
1805 $2 1/2 MS
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1805 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$547,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $456,000 | $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 |
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58 PCGS....
$19,800
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$23,400
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$48,000
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU53 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/a. Only 1,781 pieces were struck. This coin represents the m...
$19,800
$2.50 1805 PCGS AU55
$17,038
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 ANACS. ...
$11,400
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 NGC. ...
$19,975
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,995
$3,465
1805 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Breen-6121, BD-1, R.4. ...
$25,300
1805 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. ...
$12,650
1805 $2 1/2
$3,565
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58+ PCGS....
$25,200
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 PCGS. ...
$24,000
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$43,200
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$18,000
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
$15,600
1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 ANACS. ...
$14,100
$18,800
1805 $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. BD-1, R.4. ...
$7,638
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
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date MS
Worth: $6,250 – $912,000
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
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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