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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
393260
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
4.37 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1284 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
BD-1
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,520
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1829-1834
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #:
45525
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Coin Value History
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
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1831 $2 1/2 BD-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$294,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $240,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $6,600 – $480,000
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Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
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Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
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Worth: $5,200 – $132,000
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Worth: $26,000 – $360,000
1831 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. AU Details--Repaired (NGC).
$9,760
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64 NGC. ...
$40,260
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$26,840
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$57,600
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58 PCGS....
$18,600
1831 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. AU-55 (NGC).
$14,400
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 PCGS....
$20,400
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS60 NGC. ...
$16,200
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$12,600
1831 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-4. Mint State-67 (PCGS).
$352,500
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64 PCGS. ...
$46,360
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 PCGS....
$27,613
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63+ PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$32,900
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$25,200
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$19,800
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$18,000
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS60 NGC. ...
$16,004
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64 PCGS. ...
$38,400
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$21,738
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58 NGC. ...
$15,600
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