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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1208 oz +2.62%
$402.58
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Obverse Description

Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered 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: 8242
Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1836
Reverse Designer: William Kneass
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness: 0.8992
Weight (gr): 4.18 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1208 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 18.2
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Block 8
Coin Date: 1836
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 547,986
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1834-1839
Composition: 89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #: 97694
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1208 oz +2.62%
$402.58
GSID:8242 PCGS:97694 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $108,000 $1,234
MS66 - $90,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 39 in 58, 63 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,684
Sold 1/17/2026
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 45, 228 finer (12/25). CDN: $952.59 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,098
Sold 1/7/2026
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $834.94 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 547,986....
$871
Sold 11/5/2025
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1836 Block 8 PCGS AU-50
$1,180
Sold 7/18/2025
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1, R.3, MS63 PCGS....
$6,900
Sold 1/17/2025
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$4,320
Sold 12/13/2024
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1, R.3, MS65 PCGS....
$38,520
Sold 11/21/2024
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-7, R.6, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/3). Mintage 547,986....
$720
Sold 10/16/2024
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8, R.2, MS61 NGC....
$2,520
Sold 8/16/2024
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8, R.2, MS64 NGC....
$8,400
Sold 8/16/2024
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, Head of 1837, HM-8, R.2, AU55 NGC. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 547,986....
$1,560
Sold 5/7/2023
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1836 $2 1/2 PCGS AG-03 (Block 8)
$460
Sold 4/17/2023
DLRC
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/426 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (1/511 and 0/4+). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bi...
$720
Sold 12/26/2022
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/407). NGC Census: (2/514). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Minta...
$630
Sold 1/26/2022
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1, R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$1,260
Sold 1/14/2022
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, Large Head, HM-1, R.3, MS60+ NGC. Well struck with satiny wheat-gold luster and minor abrasions. The P...
$2,400
Sold 10/13/2021
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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (58/398). PCGS Population: (57/271). XF40. Mintage 547,986. ...
$552
Sold 3/16/2019
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1836 $2 1/2 PCGS XF Details (Scratch Block 8)
$375
Sold 6/26/2017
DLRC
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 Good 4 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/326). NGC Census: (0/462). Mintage: 547,986. ...
$317
Sold 6/7/2016
Heritage Auctions
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (6/254). Mintage: 547,986. ...
$411
Sold 3/2/2014
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