1853 Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagle (Coronet Head)
| Weight | 4.18 grams |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 1,404,668 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $552.57 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5443 |
1,404,668 quarter eagles were struck at Philadelphia in 1853, the third-highest mintage in the series. The Coinage Act of February 21, 1853, reduced the weight of subsidiary silver coins to keep them in circulation alongside the flood of gold, but the quarter eagle's specifications were unchanged. The 1853 is one of the most common dates in the series and is readily available at all grade levels. The Coinage Act reduced the weight of subsidiary silver coins to keep them in circulation alongside the gold flood.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $630–$730 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $645–$745 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $665–$770 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $690–$795 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,315–$1,390 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagles (Coronet Head) varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagles (Coronet Head)
- NGC Coin Explorer: Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagles (Coronet Head)
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