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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8335
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1840-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
33,580
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7720
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Coin Value History
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$51,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $39,500 | $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 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1840-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$2,928
1840-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$10,370
1840-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/65). Mintage 33,580. ...
$2,610
1840-O $2 1/2 Small O AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter-2....
$8,400
1840-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (6/99). PCGS Population: (10/78). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 33,...
$1,621
1840-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. Small O. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,920
1840-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 2....
$8,100
1840-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/55 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (14/84 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,800
1840-O $2 1/2 Large O MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$6,600
1840-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. Subtle remnants of semiprooflike luster cling to the most protected portions of the fiel...
$1,980
1840-O $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC. VF. NGC Census: (1/111). PCGS Population (0/75). Mintage: 33,500. Numismedia Ws...
$317
1840-O $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/71). NGC Census: (1/112). Mintage: 33,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$632
1840-O $2 1/2 Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/113). PCGS Population (0/75). Mintage: 33,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$431
1840-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC....
$2,640
1840-O $2 1/2 Small O MS62 PCGS. Variety 2. ...
$10,500
1840-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Large O. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,640
1840-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. Small O. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,200
1840-O $2 1/2 -- Scratched, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 33,580. ...
$840
1840-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$480
1840-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$8,400
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $533 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $743 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $533 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
Worth: $1,550 – $36,000
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