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Obverse Description
Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72372
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
1796-1807
Coin Date:
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1796-1807
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7646
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Coin Value History
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]
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Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Stars Obverse, 1796-1807 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$504,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $420,000 | $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 |
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$18,300
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, AU53 NGC. CAC. ...
$20,740
1802 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$79,300
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars, BD-1, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. ...
$26,840
1796 $2 1/2 Stars on Obverse, BD-3, High R.5, MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
$561,200
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, VF20 PCGS....
$9,900
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, MS61 NGC....
$24,000
1802 $2 1/2 BD-3, R.5, MS65 NGC....
$228,000
1802/1 PCGS AU details/cleaned
$9,145
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS....
$26,400
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Certified in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 6,812....
$22,200
1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, XF40 PCGS....
$14,400
1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.6, VG8 PCGS....
$25,200
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date, Five Berries, BD-2, R.5, MS60 PCGS. ...
$84,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date, Four Berries, BD-1, High R.5, MS64 Prooflike PCGS. CAC. ...
$516,000
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, VF30 NGC. CAC. ...
$15,600
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,200
1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, VF35 NGC. ...
$9,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse -- Damage, Repaired, Whizzed -- ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. Breen-6119, BD-2, R.4. ...
$1,610
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse, 1796 MS [Type]
Worth: $58,000 – $3,000,000
1796 $2 1/2 No Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $58,000 – $3,000,000
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Obverse MS
Worth: $50,000 – $1,700,000
1797 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $600,000
1798 $2 1/2 Close Date MS
Worth: $18,500 – $900,000
1798 $2 1/2 Wide Date MS
Worth: $6,250 – $912,000
1802/'1' $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
1804 $2 1/2 13 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $65,000 – $540,000
1804 $2 1/2 14 Star Reverse MS
Worth: $7,200 – $160,000
1805 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $456,000
1806/4 $2 1/2 8x5 Stars MS
Worth: $6,250 – $240,000
1806/5 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $360,000
1807 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,250 – $420,000
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