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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:
8298
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
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
Variety:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
55,200
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7818
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1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS
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1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
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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
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3, AU58 NGC. CDN: $716.14 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1. ...
$763
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS65 PCGS....
$3,120
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS61 NGC. Mintage 1. ...
$660
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/22 and 7/3+). Mintage 1. ...
$1,380
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (163/105). PCGS Population: (94/155). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$630
$2.50 1873 CLOSED 3. PCGS MS63 CAC
$1,234
1873 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AU55 (Closed 3)
$640
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (13/609). PCGS Population: (27/441). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$300
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/618). PCGS Population: (23/468). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$252
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (14/372). PCGS Population: (5/271). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$288
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/344). NGC Census: (12/558). Mintage: 55,225. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$352
$540
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS66+ PCGS. ...
$16,450
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (1/556). PCGS Population (8/362). Mintage: 55,22...
$247
Multiple Coin Lot...
$184
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. Mintage 1. ...
$630
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS65+ PCGS. ...
$5,040
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (131/274). PCGS Population: (40/253). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mi...
$576
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (41/14). Mintage 1. ...
$1,080
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (162/105). PCGS Population: (94/154). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$660
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