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1908 $2 1/2 PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
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Obverse Description

The obverse features the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.

Reverse Description

The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8619
Designer: Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1908
Reverse Designer: Beyla Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2 1/2 DOLLARS
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: 1908
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 236
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1908-1929
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7957
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Coin Value History
1908 $2 1/2 PR
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1908 $2 1/2 PR
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8619 PCGS:7957 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR68 CAC $105,000 $1,234
PR68 - $81,500 $1,234
PR67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR67 - $1,234 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1908 $2 1/2 JD-1, R.4, PR67 NGC. ...
$35,380
Sold 1/14/2026
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR66 PCGS. JD-1, R.4....
$30,000
Sold 5/9/2024
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR65 NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$22,800
Sold 6/17/2021
Heritage Auctions
$2.50 1908 PCGS PR64 CAC
$22,325
Sold 4/21/2021
Legend Numismatics
1908 $2 1/2 PR63 PCGS. JD-1, R.4. ...
$9,600
Sold 1/22/2021
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR68 NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$55,200
Sold 1/21/2021
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR58 PCGS. ...
$5,170
Sold 3/1/2015
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 --Bent--NCS. Proof. ...
$9,200
Sold 8/3/2008
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2
$3,740
Sold 6/4/1995
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR67 PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4....
$49,200
Sold 8/14/2024
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR66 PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4....
$37,200
Sold 8/10/2023
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR65 PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$27,600
Sold 1/9/2020
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR64 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$17,625
Sold 1/11/2016
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR63 NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$8,700
Sold 6/4/2020
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR68 NGC. ...
$49,938
Sold 4/27/2014
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR58 PCGS. ...
$4,406
Sold 1/14/2013
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR60 NGC. Proofs of this year are always a popular item with collectors. Not only is it the first year of issue...
$3,881
Sold 1/7/2006
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR67 NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$40,800
Sold 1/12/2023
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR66 PCGS. JD-1, R.4. ...
$33,600
Sold 1/12/2023
Heritage Auctions
1908 $2 1/2 PR65 PCGS Secure. ...
$24,000
Sold 6/14/2018
Heritage Auctions
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