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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:
8340
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
1842-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
19,800
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7726
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Coin Value History
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
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1842-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1842-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. Winter-1. ...
$7,625
1842-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$34,160
1842-O $2 1/2 MS62★ NGC....
$10,800
1842-O $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
$14,400
1842-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 19,800. ...
$630
1842-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (18/86). PCGS Population: (8/49). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 19,...
$1,440
1842-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,200
1842-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. VG Details--Mount Removed (NGC).
$456
1842-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$900
1842-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-60 (NGC).
$4,320
1842-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (18/66). PCGS Population: (8/39). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 19,...
$1,560
1842-O $2 1/2 -- Damaged, Cleaned, Mounts Removed, Scratched -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 19,800....
$372
1842-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,120
1842-O $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/125 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (5/164 and 0/0+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$630
1842-O $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (4/156). PCGS Population: (10/114). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 19,...
$780
1842-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (22/82). NGC Census: (5/132). Mintage 19,800. ...
$780
1842-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$7,638
1842-O $2 1/2 --Damaged--Lacquered--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/126). PCGS Population (0/86). Mintage: 19,800. Numism...
$144
1842-O $2 1/2 VF25 NGC....
$374
1842-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,600
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
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
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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