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1841-D $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.72%
$492.14
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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: 8337
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1841
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: 1841-D
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 4,164
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7722
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +0.72%
$492.14
GSID:8337 PCGS:7722 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $103,500 $1,234
MS63 - $86,500 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1841-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 2-C. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$6,710
Sold 6/18/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1841-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Winter 2-C. ...
$10,370
Sold 5/1/2026
Heritage Auctions
1841-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 2-C. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$8,400
Sold 8/17/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1841-D $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. Variety 2-C....
$4,560
Sold 8/16/2024
Heritage Auctions
1841-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 2-C....
$33,600
Sold 8/14/2024
Heritage Auctions
1841-D $2 1/2 -- Reverse Scratched -- NCS. AU Details. Variety 2-C....
$5,280
Sold 8/17/2023
Heritage Auctions
1841-D PCGS AU-53
$9,558
Sold 7/28/2023
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1841-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 2-C. ...
$11,400
Sold 8/26/2022
Heritage Auctions
1841-D $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Variety 2-D. ...
$5,400
Sold 7/15/2022
Heritage Auctions
1841-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 2-C. ...
$7,800
Sold 2/25/2022
Heritage Auctions
1841-D $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 2-C. ...
$23,500
Sold 1/11/2016
Heritage Auctions
1841-D $2 1/2 AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/57). PCGS Population (0/54). Mintage: 4,164. (#7722)...
$978
Sold 3/11/2012
Heritage Auctions
1841-D Liberty Quarter Eagle. Winter 2-D. MS-63 (NGC).
$56,206
Sold 3/5/2010
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1841-D $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/55). PCGS Population (1/50). Mintage: 4,164. Numismedia ...
$1,150
Sold 10/24/2009
Heritage Auctions
1841-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 2-C. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (NGC).
$5,612
Sold 4/22/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1841-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Winter 2-D....
$13,200
Sold 5/2/2025
Heritage Auctions
1841-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 2-C. EF-40 (PCGS). Gold CAC. CMQ. OGH.
$15,000
Sold 8/13/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1841-D $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. Variety 2-C. This smoothly worn 1841-D is an early die state, lacking the extensive die cracks that...
$3,720
Sold 10/13/2021
Heritage Auctions
1841-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 2-E. MS-61 (NGC).
$45,600
Sold 8/25/2022
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1841-D $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. Variety 2-C. ...
$7,200
Sold 1/14/2022
Heritage Auctions
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