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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:
8569
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1896
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:
Proof
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1896
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
132
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
97922
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Coin Value History
1896 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
Value By Grade
1896 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$62,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $51,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1896 $2 1/2 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.4....
$16,800
1896 $2 1/2 PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.4....
$51,600
1896 $2 1/2 PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.4....
$33,600
1896 $2 1/2 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.4....
$22,800
1896 2 1/2 PCGS Proof 61 DCAM
$4,375
1896 $2 1/2 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$9,988
1896 $2 1/2 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$12,068
$2.5 1896 PCGS PR68 DCAM CAC
$55,812
1896 $2 1/2 PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$43,200
1896 $2 1/2 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$18,600
1896 $2 1/2 NGC Proof 64 Ultra Cameo
$7,648
1896 $2 1/2 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$21,150
1896 $2 1/2 PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$56,400
1896 $2 1/2 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$29,130
1896 $2 1/2 PR66+★ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$26,400
1896 $2 1/2 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$19,975
1896 $2 1/2 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$52,875
1896 $2 1/2 PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, High R.4. ...
$40,800
$2.5 1896 PCGS PR66+ DCAM CAC
$27,025
1896 $2 1/2 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$23,500
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]
Worth: $1,650 – $40,800
1840 $2 1/2 PR
1841 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $600,000
1843 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $70,000 – $84,000
1844 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $180,000
1845 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1846 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1850 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $50,000 – $78,000
1854 $2 1/2 PR CAM
Worth: $480,000 – $480,000
1856 $2 1/2 PR CAM
1858 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $90,000
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse PR
Worth: $11,000 – $114,000
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse PR
1860 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $10,000 – $42,000
1861 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $90,000
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