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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:
8341
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
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
Variety:
Large Date
Coin Date:
1843-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
23,076
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7728
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Coin Value History
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Value By Grade
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, AU58 NGC. Winter-1, ...
$6,710
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, XF45 PCGS. Winter-1....
$3,360
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, AU53 NGC. Winter-1....
$4,000
1843-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date, Plain 4. Winter-1. VF-35 (NGC).
$2,640
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. The Large Date variant is much more plentiful than its Small Date ...
$3,240
1843-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date, Plain 4. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,280
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS63+ PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
$30,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, AU55 NGC. Variety 1....
$3,720
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$2,760
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, VF25 NGC. Copper-gold high points extend into the lemon-gold fields for extra eye appeal...
$1,800
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS64 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$45,600
1843-C $2.5 PCGS/CAC VF20 (Large Date)
$1,950
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$8,420
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$6,600
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,292
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 VF30 ANACS. Variety 1. ...
$1,410
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,581
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/201). PCGS Population (3/159). Mintage: 23,076. Numismedia Ws...
$1,064
1843-C $2 1/2 PCGS AU58 (Large Date)
$3,900
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, XF45 PCGS. Winter-1....
$3,600
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
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $533 – $20,000
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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