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1888 $2 1/2

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
F12 $481.00
F15 $481.00
VF20 $514.00
VF25 $517.00
VF30 $521.00
VF35 $525.00
XF40 $552.00
XF45 $559.00
AU50 $578.00
AU53 $592.00
AU55 $621.00
AU58 $651.00
MS60 $728.00
MS61 $788.00
MS62 $796.00
MS63 $1,020.00
MS64 $1,880.00
MS65 $3,750.00
MS66 $6,880.00
MS67 $19,200.00
F12 CAC $494.00
F15 CAC $494.00
VF20 CAC $565.00
VF25 CAC $569.00
VF30 CAC $573.00
VF35 CAC $578.00
XF40 CAC $608.00
XF45 CAC $615.00
AU50 CAC $636.00
AU53 CAC $649.00
AU55 CAC $680.00
AU58 CAC $739.00
MS60 CAC $823.00
MS61 CAC $852.00
MS62 CAC $955.00
MS63 CAC $1,230.00
MS64 CAC $2,250.00
MS65 CAC $5,620.00
MS66 CAC $9,380.00
MS67 CAC $23,000.00

Apr Data

300 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-67 (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 10,800 08/17/2021
    1888 $2 1/2 MS66+ NGC. 66 HA 7,800 08/17/2023
    1888 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 6,000 07/11/2019
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 6,000 08/16/2024
    1888 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 5,640 12/05/2019
    1888 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. Shimmering yellow-gold luster adorns both sides of this exceptionally well preserved 1888 quarter ea 66 HA 5,500 05/13/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. 66 HA 4,680 06/14/2024
    1888 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. 66 HA 4,560 12/15/2023
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. CAC. 65 HA 4,440 07/15/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 4,320 05/10/2024
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 3,720 07/14/2021
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Satin-smooth, surfaces display reflectivity at the borders and a razor-sharp strike. Mint luster glit 65 HA 3,360 10/13/2021
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 3,120 08/14/2019
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 3,000 02/24/2021
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 2,880 08/07/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. 65 HA 2,640 07/21/2023
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. 65 HA 2,520 03/29/2024
    1888 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 2,280 11/20/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (72/34). PCGS Population: (67/31). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 16,0 64 HA 1,999 08/28/2022
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 1,920 03/26/2021
    1888 $2 1/2 PCGS MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,706 03/28/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 1,680 10/14/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (76/33). Mintage 16,001. 64 HA 1,560 11/24/2024
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,560 11/04/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/32). NGC Census: (70/31). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 16, 64 HA 1,560 07/21/2021
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 1,500 12/06/2019
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: (69/31 and 4/7+). NGC Census: (75/32 and 4/3+). CDN: $1 64 HA 1,440 03/31/2024
    1888 $2.5 NGC MS64 (OH) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,400 12/07/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (73/31). PCGS Population: (59/33). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 1,111 12/07/2019
    1888 $2 1/2 MS63+ NGC. NGC Census: (82/107). PCGS Population: (87/100). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16, 63 HA 1,080 02/21/2024
    1888 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/94). NGC Census: (81/101). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16,0 63 HA 990 04/28/2021
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (159/190). PCGS Population: (109/188). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 16 62 HA 960 08/30/2023
    1888 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. 64 HA 930 09/06/2019
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (106/184). NGC Census: (156/183). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1 62 HA 900 05/18/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 PCGS MS62 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 861 07/18/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (106/181). NGC Census: (151/185). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1 62 HA 840 03/04/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (82/105). PCGS Population: (87/100). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 16,0 63 HA 780 11/30/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Mintage 16,001. 62 HA 780 06/26/2024
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (109/188). NGC Census: (159/190). CDN: $606 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1 62 HA 780 07/26/2023
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (157/187). PCGS Population: (106/184). CDN: $648 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 16 62 HA 660 08/17/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 NGC MS61 61 David Lawrence Rare Coins 605 11/28/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (151/185). PCGS Population: (107/181). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 16 62 HA 564 05/20/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (107/180 and 0/9+). NGC Census: (151/185 and 0/5+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 62 HA 550 03/11/2020
    1888 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (149/186). PCGS Population: (106/177). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS6 62 HA 504 08/21/2019
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Obverse Scratched (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 504 11/09/2022
    1888 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/335). NGC Census: (41/421). CDN: $413 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 16, 58 HA 493 05/12/2021
    1888 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (42/438). PCGS Population: (29/348). CDN: $501 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 16,0 58 HA 492 08/09/2023
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 432 11/21/2023
    1888 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 408 04/01/2021
    1888 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/333). NGC Census: (41/418). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58 58 HA 360 07/03/2019
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7840
      Coin Date: 1888
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
      Mintage: 16,001
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty head gold quarter eagle
      Coinage Years: 1839-1907
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 18
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 4.18
      Weight (Ounces): 0.12094
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      PCGS #: 7840
      NGC ID: 25LC
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