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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom. Mint mark is positioned above the date.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8261
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1839-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
17,781
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7701
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Coin Value History
1839-O $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1839-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$186,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $138,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1839-O $2 1/2 High Date, Wide Fraction, HM-1, R.3, AU55 NGC. ...
$7,015
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$26,840
1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter-2. Rarity-4. Low Date, Close Fraction. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,640
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU53 NGC....
$4,320
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS61 NGC....
$12,000
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (11/363). Mintage 17,781....
$2,880
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2 and 0/1+). Mintage 17,781....
$1,560
1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter-2. Rarity-4. Low Date, Close Fraction. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,600
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF35 PCGS. Low Date, Close Fraction. This piece exhibits the so-called medal die alignment, with t...
$2,640
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, MS64 NGC....
$36,000
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. CAC....
$12,000
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS62+ PCGS. CAC....
$36,000
1839-O PCGS AU-50
$5,428
1839-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (17/317). PCGS Population: (33/217). CDN: $3,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage ...
$3,120
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/1). VF20. Mintage 17,781. From The Raymond...
$2,100
1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS60 NGC. ...
$8,100
1839-O $2 1/2 AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/286). NGC Census: (0/343). Mintage 17,781. ...
$1,140
1839-O $2.5 PCGS VF25
$1,805
1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. McCloskey-2. Winter-1. Mint State-65 (PCGS).
$76,375
1839-O $2 1/2
$340
Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $558 – $325,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
Worth: $558 – $95,000
1835 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $65,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
Worth: $558 – $110,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
Worth: $558 – $110,000
1837 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $623 – $66,000
1838 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $325,000
1838-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,800 – $120,000
1839 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $55,000
1839-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,200 – $85,000
1839-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,600 – $163,200
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