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Obverse Description
Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars on either side and the date 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:
74467
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
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:
20
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
1808
Coin Date:
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,710
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1808
Composition:
91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity:
4
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Coin Value History
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
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Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1808 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$3,600,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $3,180,000 | $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 |
1808 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $44,000 – $3,000,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Large Size, 1821-1827 MS [Type]
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Worth: $6,300 – $480,000
1821 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $720,000
1824/1 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,300 – $114,000
1825 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,400 – $480,000
1826/6 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $288,000
1827 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $6,600 – $480,000
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1829-2-50-stacks-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1829 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $645,000
1830 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1832 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $132,000
1833 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS
Worth: $26,000 – $360,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58 NGC. ...
$183,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 NGC. ...
$390,400
1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS).
$102,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 NGC....
$228,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$144,000
1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. AU-53 (PCGS).
$168,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$144,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$138,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. ...
$17,400
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$61,320
1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. MS-60 (NGC).
$144,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$82,250
1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. EF Details--Plugged (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$20,562
1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-4. Mint State-65 (PCGS).
$2,350,000
1808 $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. ...
$48,875
1808 $2 1/2 Fine 12 ANACS. Bass-3017, Breen-6125, R.4. ...
$21,850
1808 Capped Bust Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. AU-58 (PCGS).
$192,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 NGC....
$384,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$120,000
1808 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$372,000
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