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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:
8551
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1890
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:
Proof
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1890
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
93
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
97916
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Coin Value History
1890 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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1890 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $35,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1843-250-proof-gold-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,650 – $40,800
1840 $2 1/2 PR
1841 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $600,000
1843 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $70,000 – $84,000
1844 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $180,000
1845 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1846 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $33,000 – $180,000
1850 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $50,000 – $78,000
1854 $2 1/2 PR CAM
Worth: $480,000 – $480,000
1856 $2 1/2 PR CAM
1858 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $90,000
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse PR
Worth: $11,000 – $114,000
1859 $2 1/2 New Reverse PR
1860 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $10,000 – $42,000
1861 $2 1/2 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $90,000
1890 $2 1/2 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5....
$46,800
1890 $2 1/2 PR66★ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$24,000
1890 $2 1/2 PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,200
1890 $2 1/2 PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$8,225
1890 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$22,325
$32,200
1890 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$37,200
1890 $2 1/2 PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5. ...
$26,400
1890 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$9,000
1890 $2 1/2 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$19,388
1890 $2 1/2 PR67★ Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1. ...
$38,400
$2.50 1890 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$37,600
1890 $2 1/2 PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$9,988
1890 $2 1/2 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2006) write: "The mintage for the quarter eagle increased agai...
$19,550
1890 $2 1/2 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS....
$18,400
$17,038
$10,350
1890 $2 1/2 PR64 Deep Cameo NGC....
$8,050
1890 $2 1/2 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. As a date, the 1890 is ...
$8,050
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