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1841 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS MS61
US $769,924
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PCGS
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20648615
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2026-06-09
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1841 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS MS61
PCGS # 87720
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS61
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1841
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1841 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS MS61
1841 $2.50
SKU: 20648615
Offered here is an exceptional 1841 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, the legendary “Little Princess,” certified PCGS MS61 and struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Revered as one of the rarest classic U.S. gold issues, the 1841 Quarter Eagle is a cornerstone rarity whose mystique and demand have only intensified as research and grading policies have evolved.
The 1841 Quarter Eagle was long regarded as a Proof-only issue. Yet the existence of multiple circulated examples strongly suggested that a small number were produced for commerce, despite the absence of confirming Mint Report documentation. This paradox mirrors other famed U.S. coins with unconventional or poorly documented production histories, including the 1870-S Half Dime and 1870-S Silver Dollar. A major modern milestone arrived on February 28, 2012, when PCGS announced it would distinguish circulation strikes from Proof 1841 Quarter Eagles—an important decision, not universally accepted by all specialists, but one that significantly reshaped market perception and added a new layer of desirability and study to an already iconic rarity.
This example displays dominant warm yellow-gold surfaces with rich amber-gold highlights. Deeper olive-gold to bronze-gold shading is present in the fields and around the devices, while lighter pale-gold appears on the highest relief, creating a nuanced, attractive palette that complements the coin’s historic character.
Key highlights for collectors
Date and type: 1841 Liberty Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle “Little Princess”
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: PCGS MS61
Rarity and recognition: among the rarest U.S. gold coins; historically debated production status and a landmark 2012 PCGS policy shift distinguishing strike format
PCGS Population (as provided): 1 certified in this grade, 0 higher; estimated total known: 100 (as stated)
A true trophy coin with an unparalleled narrative, the 1841 Quarter Eagle stands at the intersection of American gold rarity, scholarly debate, and elite collector demand—an acquisition that elevates any U.S. type or gold cabinet.
PCGS # 87720
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS61
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1841
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1841 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle PCGS MS61
1841 $2.50
SKU: 20648615
Offered here is an exceptional 1841 $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, the legendary “Little Princess,” certified PCGS MS61 and struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Revered as one of the rarest classic U.S. gold issues, the 1841 Quarter Eagle is a cornerstone rarity whose mystique and demand have only intensified as research and grading policies have evolved.
The 1841 Quarter Eagle was long regarded as a Proof-only issue. Yet the existence of multiple circulated examples strongly suggested that a small number were produced for commerce, despite the absence of confirming Mint Report documentation. This paradox mirrors other famed U.S. coins with unconventional or poorly documented production histories, including the 1870-S Half Dime and 1870-S Silver Dollar. A major modern milestone arrived on February 28, 2012, when PCGS announced it would distinguish circulation strikes from Proof 1841 Quarter Eagles—an important decision, not universally accepted by all specialists, but one that significantly reshaped market perception and added a new layer of desirability and study to an already iconic rarity.
This example displays dominant warm yellow-gold surfaces with rich amber-gold highlights. Deeper olive-gold to bronze-gold shading is present in the fields and around the devices, while lighter pale-gold appears on the highest relief, creating a nuanced, attractive palette that complements the coin’s historic character.
Key highlights for collectors
Date and type: 1841 Liberty Head $2.50 Quarter Eagle “Little Princess”
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: PCGS MS61
Rarity and recognition: among the rarest U.S. gold coins; historically debated production status and a landmark 2012 PCGS policy shift distinguishing strike format
PCGS Population (as provided): 1 certified in this grade, 0 higher; estimated total known: 100 (as stated)
A true trophy coin with an unparalleled narrative, the 1841 Quarter Eagle stands at the intersection of American gold rarity, scholarly debate, and elite collector demand—an acquisition that elevates any U.S. type or gold cabinet.
