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1909 $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
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The 1909 Indian Quarter Eagle is a bit scarce overall but nothing to get excited over. Gem examples are around but they do take some working searching for. If one is found expect very high quality surfaces with a crisp strike and not much weakness to speak of. This issue is so nice and satiny that their overall look is comparable to its proof counterpart which is quite a compliment. The finest grade for this issue is at the MS66 level but for somewhat of a visual those coins have even better features and looks than the MS67's from 1908.

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: 8604
Designer: Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1909
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: Business
Diameter: 18
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1909
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 441,760
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1908-1929
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7940
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Coin Value History
1909 $2 1/2 MS
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1909 $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8604 PCGS:7940 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $23,500 $1,234
MS66 - $17,000 $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

Auction Prices

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1909 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $661.19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 441,700....
$732
Sold 1/28/2026
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1909 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. ...
$13,420
Sold 1/16/2026
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1909 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $619.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 441,700. ...
$660
Sold 12/17/2025
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1909 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 441,700. ...
$1,680
Sold 11/14/2025
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1909 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
$2,760
Sold 11/13/2025
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1909 $2 1/2 MS65+ PCGS....
$7,800
Sold 7/18/2025
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1909 PCGS MS-62
$737
Sold 7/18/2025
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1909 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Mintage 441,700. ...
$492
Sold 5/21/2025
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1909 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 441,700. ...
$630
Sold 1/13/2025
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1909 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (118/5604). NGC Census: (22/8322). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage ...
$396
Sold 12/6/2023
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1909 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/3962). NGC Census: (93/6245). CDN: $424 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 4...
$660
Sold 6/19/2023
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1909 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (126/5360 and 1/122+). NGC Census: (21/8117 and 0/69+). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$408
Sold 1/11/2023
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1909 $2 1/2 PCGS XF Detail (Ex-Jewelry)
$190
Sold 1/29/2018
DLRC
1909 $2 1/2 VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/3890). NGC Census: (0/6740). Mintage: 441,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$294
Sold 10/21/2012
Heritage Auctions
1909 $2 1/2 VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/6277). PCGS Population (2/3627). Mintage: 441,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$213
Sold 7/10/2011
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1909 $2 1/2 PCGS XF40
$219
Sold 6/12/2008
DLRC
1909 Ex-Jewelry-Damaged Rim Filed-Cleaned AU Details ...
$98
Sold 5/4/2004
Heritage Auctions
1909 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (351/7966). PCGS Population: (488/4860). CDN: $398 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage ...
$396
Sold 2/14/2024
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1909 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC....
$13,200
Sold 1/17/2025
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1909 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Mintage 441,700. ...
$576
Sold 5/14/2025
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