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The last of the classic gold commemorative coins celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Issued during the nation's grand Sesquicentennial in 1926 and struck alongside a half dollar also honoring the Sesquicentennial, this gold quarter eagle designed by John R. Sinnock features an obverse standing figure of Miss Liberty, who holds a scrolled Declaration of Independence in one hand and the Torch of Freedom in her other hand. The reverse showcases Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Many of these coins saw wear in circulation. However, more than half of the survivors are known in uncirculated condition in grades ranging from MS60 through MS65. Examples grading MS66 or higher are very scarce and command significant premiums.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10213
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Reverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
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
Variety:
Sesquicentennial
Coin Date:
1926
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
46,019
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1903–1926
Composition:
Gold
PCGS #:
7466
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Coin Value History
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
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1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 53, 12888 finer (12/25). CDN: $482 Whsle. Bid ...
$732
1926 $2 1/2 American Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle, MS64 NGC. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 46,019....
$976
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle, MS65 NGC. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 46,019. ...
$1,403
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS63 NGC. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 46,019. ...
$660
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS62 PCGS. Mintage 46,019. ...
$552
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS66 PCGS....
$3,360
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU55 PCGS. Mintage 46,019. ...
$492
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12701). Mintage 46,019. ...
$456
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU58 ANACS. Mintage 46,019. ...
$408
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 46,019....
$408
1926 $2 1/2 American Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS61 NGC. Mintage 46,019....
$468
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/12423 and 0/236+). NGC Census: (11/7754 and 0/74...
$408
1926 Sesquicentennial $2 1/2 PCGS XF45
$385
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/7492). PCGS Population: (4/12022). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid...
$300
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS67 NGC. ...
$25,850
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial NG PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 46,019. ...
$330
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial--Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/2926). PCGS Population (0/10697). Mi...
$218
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/6644). PCGS Population (0/10798). Mintage: 46,019. Numismedia Wsl....
$276
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (18/7415). PCGS Population: (23/11874). Mintage 46,019. ...
$264
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle MS64 PCGS. Mintage 46,019....
$1,020
1903 G$1 Jefferson - Louisiana Purchase MS
Worth: $400 – $16,000
1903 G$1 McKinley - Louisiana Purchase MS
Worth: $270 – $25,000
1904 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $460 – $60,000
1905 G$1 Lewis & Clark Expo MS
Worth: $500 – $40,000
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $206 – $4,550
1916 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $275 – $35,000
1917 G$1 McKinley Memorial MS
Worth: $360 – $3,800
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, without Star MS
Worth: $610 – $21,500
1922 G$1 Grant Memorial, with Star MS
Worth: $720 – $18,000
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Expo MS
Worth: $1,400 – $30,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Round MS
Worth: $40,000 – $350,000
1915-S G$50 Panama-Pacific Expo, Octagonal MS
Worth: $45,000 – $300,000
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 11 Coins MS
Worth: $5,835 – $131,440
Classic Gold Commemorative Set 13 Coins MS
Worth: $90,835 – $781,440
Panama-Pacific Commemorative Set 1915-S, 5 Coins MS
Worth: $87,055 – $673,050
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