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1893 $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
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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: 8318
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1893
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
Coin Date: 1893
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 30,000
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7845
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Coin Value History
1893 $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1893 $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8318 PCGS:7845 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $16,000 $1,234
MS67 - $12,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $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

Auction Prices

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1893 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $576.20.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 30,000. ...
$690
Sold 10/1/2025
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1893 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/42). Mintage 30,000. ...
$1,351
Sold 5/14/2025
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1893 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 30,000. ...
$780
Sold 4/2/2025
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1893 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 30,000. ...
$576
Sold 2/26/2025
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1893 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 30,000. ...
$552
Sold 12/18/2024
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1893 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/8). Mintage 30,000. ...
$2,160
Sold 12/15/2024
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1893 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$9,600
Sold 5/10/2024
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1893 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (239/239). NGC Census: (213/233). CDN: $565 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mint...
$780
Sold 8/14/2023
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1893 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (9/852). PCGS Population: (15/730). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 30,00...
$516
Sold 8/4/2021
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1893 $2 1/2 Genuine PCGS. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, tha...
$276
Sold 4/22/2012
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1893 $2 1/2 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (10/772). PCGS Population (20/681). Mintage: 30,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$301
Sold 12/11/2011
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1893 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (3/666). PCGS Population (1/622). Mintage: 30,000. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$172
Sold 6/29/2008
Heritage Auctions
1893 $2 1/2 AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $185.0...
$184
Sold 9/27/2005
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1893 $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. Scratched-Cleaned; AU DETAILS....
$150
Sold 5/10/2005
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1893 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (322/446). PCGS Population: (221/486). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 30...
$492
Sold 2/7/2024
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1893 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (56/30). PCGS Population: (61/33). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 30,0...
$1,380
Sold 7/23/2023
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1893 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Mintage 30,000. ...
$960
Sold 1/1/2025
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1893 $2 1/2 MS61 ANACS. Mintage 30,000. ...
$564
Sold 9/6/2023
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1893 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (107/749). NGC Census: (70/866). CDN: $438 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 30...
$630
Sold 10/6/2021
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1893 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (27/4). PCGS Population: (29/7). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 30,000...
$1,800
Sold 6/16/2024
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