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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8299
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1874
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
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:
1874
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,920
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7821
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Coin Value History
1874 $2 1/2 MS
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1874 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $543 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $753 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $583 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $553 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
1874 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,140
1874 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Polished (PCGS).
$600
1874 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$2,280
1874 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/67). NGC Census: (9/102). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3...
$1,110
1874 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (22/77). PCGS Population: (16/48). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. M...
$660
1874 $2 1/2 PCGS AU50
$750
1874 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS Secure. ...
$3,120
1874 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).
$480
1874 Liberty Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$439
1874 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$10,646
$1,610
1874 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Only the Philadelphia Mint produced ...
$3,565
1874 $2 1/2
$18,150
1874 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (48/31). PCGS Population: (23/32). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,940....
$930
$300
1874 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. The 1874 quarter eagle comes from a small mintage of only 3,920 pieces and is scarce in any Mint Stat...
$2,400
1874 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$660
1874 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/39). NGC Census: (22/71). Mintage 3,940. From The Wasatch Collection of ...
$705
1874 $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (3/91). PCGS Population (10/49). Mintage: 3,940. Numism...
$456
1874 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,120
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