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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:
8322
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
29,768
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7849
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Coin Value History
1897 $2 1/2 MS
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1897 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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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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
1897 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 52 in 66 (5 in 66+, 1 in 66*), 32 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66...
$1,830
1897 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $660.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 29,768. ...
$781
1897 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 28 in 60, 1094 finer (10/25). CDN: $...
$660
1897 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 8 in 55, 1150 finer (10/25). CDN: $580.41 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 29,768. ...
$601
1897 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$7,500
1897 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Mintage 29,768. ...
$576
1897 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (29/28). Mintage 29,768. ...
$2,040
1897 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Mintage 29,768. ...
$690
1897 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (133/856). PCGS Population: (97/895). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61...
$336
$30,680
1897 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (58/872). NGC Census: (44/904). Mintage: 29,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$411
1897 $2 1/2 AU50 CSN. -Improperly Cleaned, Unc Details....
$184
1897 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. An intricately struck Quarter ...
$201
1897 $2 1/2 --Bent, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. ...
$75
1897 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (47/22). Mintage 29,768. ...
$1,800
1897 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Mintage 29,768. ...
$516
1897 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (5/662). PCGS Population (27/675). Mintage: 29,700. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$230
1897 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/910). NGC Census: (4/917). Mintage: 29,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$374
1897 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS....
$4,320
1897 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 29,768. ...
$720
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