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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:
8342
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:
Small Date
Coin Date:
1843-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
2,988
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7729
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Coin Value History
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Value By Grade
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$47,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $39,000 | $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 |
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$6,012
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 VF20 PCGS. Variety 1. Struck with a characteristic die bulge, this Small Date Crosslet...
$3,600
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$38,400
1843-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Small Date. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State III. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,100
1843 D LIBERTY GOLD $2.5 SMALL D NGC AU55
$3,600
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$5,891
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$17,625
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. 1/2 Cent, 1889. NGC MS-64 RB.
$529
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$11,500
1843-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. Small Date. AU-53 (NGC).
$2,976
$19,550
$3,738
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date VF30 NGC. Winter 4-C. Die State III. The strike on the moderately worn example offered here is dec...
$3,220
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Variety 4-C. Typically soft on the obverse s...
$1,495
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,760
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 VF20 PCGS. ...
$2,990
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$26,400
1843-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Small Date. Winter-1, the only known dies. Die State III. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,000
1843-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. Small Date. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,959
1843-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. Small Date, Crosslet 4. EF-45 (PCGS).
$5,435
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 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
Worth: $1,550 – $36,000
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