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1797 $2 1/2 BD-1

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
F12 $13,800.00
F15 $16,200.00
VF20 $21,000.00
VF25 $22,800.00
VF30 $26,400.00
VF35 $33,600.00
XF40 $45,600.00
XF45 $62,400.00
AU50 $96,000.00
AU53 $104,400.00
AU55 $144,000.00
AU58 $210,000.00
MS60 $228,000.00
MS61 $264,000.00
MS62 $342,000.00
MS63 $420,000.00
MS64 $600,000.00
F12 CAC $16,600.00
F15 CAC $19,400.00
VF20 CAC $25,200.00
VF25 CAC $27,400.00
VF30 CAC $31,700.00
VF35 CAC $40,300.00
XF40 CAC $54,700.00
XF45 CAC $74,900.00
AU50 CAC $115,200.00
AU53 CAC $125,300.00
AU55 CAC $172,800.00
AU58 CAC $252,000.00
MS60 CAC $273,600.00
MS61 CAC $316,800.00
MS62 CAC $410,400.00
MS63 CAC $504,000.00
MS64 CAC $720,000.00

Apr Data

30 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 81,000 02/08/2024
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 240,000 08/10/2023
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.5, AU55 NGC. 55 HA 75,000 07/20/2023
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.6, VG8 PCGS. 8 HA 25,200 05/03/2023
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.6, AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 87,000 01/12/2023
    $2.50 1797 PCGS AU53 53 Legend 117,500 12/16/2021
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.6, VG8 NGC. 8 HA 26,400 08/18/2021
    1797 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 168,000 08/17/2021
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.6 -- Mount Removed, Damaged -- NCS. VF Details. 20 HA 4,800 08/03/2020
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.6 -- Mount Removed, Damaged -- NCS. VF Details. 20 HA 6,000 09/06/2019
    1797 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. Bass Dannreuther-1. Rarity-6. About Uncirculated-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 152,750 05/19/2015
    1797 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.6, AU53 NGC. 53 HA 73,438 01/12/2015
    1797 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6. VF-35 (NGC). CAC. 35 Stacks Bowers 38,188 03/27/2014
    1797 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed, Damaged -- NCS. VF Details. BD-1, R.6. 20 HA 5,875 03/20/2014
    1797 Capped Bust Right Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6. AU-53 (PCGS). 53 Stacks Bowers 124,256 05/10/2013
    1797 $2 1/2 --Whizzed--NCS. AU Details. 50 HA 14,950 08/02/2009
    1797 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 103,500 08/03/2008
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 20 Stacks Bowers 27,600 06/25/2008
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 64 Superior 276,000 11/17/2005
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 35 American Numismatic Rarities 32,200 07/25/2005
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 35 American Numismatic Rarities 20,700 01/10/2005
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 60 American Numismatic Rarities 94,300 01/10/2005
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 30 American Numismatic Rarities 33,350 10/11/2004
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 8 American Numismatic Rarities 23,000 10/11/2004
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 53 Superior 74,750 09/14/2003
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 53 Superior 51,750 05/27/2003
    1797 BD-1 $2 1/2 MS 58 Superior 92,000 02/24/2003
    1797 $2 1/2 60 HA 59,800 08/08/2001
    1797 $2 1/2 53 HA 15,400 08/19/1995
    1797 $2 1/2 53 HA 23,100 01/06/1993
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7648
      Coin Date: 1797
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold
      Variety: BD-1
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
      Mintage: 427
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Capped bust gold quarter eagle
      Coinage Years: 1796-1807
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 20
      Fineness: 0.9167
      Weight (Grams): 4.37
      Designer: Robert Scot
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      PCGS #: 7648
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