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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
198919
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,520
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1829-1834
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
826595
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Coin Value History
1831 $2 1/2 MS PL
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1831 $2 1/2 MS PL
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$323,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $264,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1808-2-50-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44,000 – $2,650,000
1808 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $44,000 – $2,650,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1824-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6,300 – $480,000
1821 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $720,000
1824/1 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $114,000
1825 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,400 – $480,000
1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $288,000
1827 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,600 – $480,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1829-2-50-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1829 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $645,000
1830 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1832 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $132,000
1833 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS
Worth: $26,000 – $360,000
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