1863 Coronet Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle : Proof Only

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

All 1863 Liberty Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle coins were minted as proof coins only - there were no regular strikes during this year. Only 30 of these rare proofs exist - making this one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the series. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$92,940

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1863 Coronet Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle (Proof Only Variety) is Worth $92,940 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $534.32