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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:
8262
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,859
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7717
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Coin Value History
1840 $2 1/2 MS
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1840 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$53,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $33,500 | $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 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (ICG).
$1,320
1840 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$4,560
1840 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
$26,400
1840 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/51 and 0/1+). Mintage 18,800. ...
$960
1840 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 18,800. ...
$1,500
1840 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/63 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/103 and 0/0+). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$1,110
1840 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (20/71). PCGS Population: (18/30). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,8...
$1,110
1840 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,440
1840 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. ...
$10,575
1840 $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/63). NGC Census: (0/103). Mintage 18,800. ...
$705
1840 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$5,875
1840 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/58). NGC Census: (4/96). Mintage: 18,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$999
1840 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Reverse Scratched (NGC).
$1,185
1840 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,744
$7,475
1840 $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/90). PCGS Population (2/50). Mintage: 18,800. Numismedia W...
$322
1840 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/40). PCGS Population: (5/17). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 18,80...
$1,740
1840 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$11,400
1840 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. ...
$19,975
1840 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/50). NGC Census: (12/94). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 18,80...
$1,050
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $533 – $26,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $573 – $42,500
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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