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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:
8343
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 D
Coin Date:
1843-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
36,209
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7730
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Coin Value History
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
Value By Grade
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-H. Small D. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,636
1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-F. Small D. AU-58 (NGC).
$6,000
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 46 in 40, 187 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mi...
$3,172
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/269). Mintage 36,209. ...
$2,520
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D XF45 PCGS. Winter-4H....
$3,960
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D AU50 NGC. Winter 4-H....
$3,480
1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-H. Small D. EF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$1,560
1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-H. Small D. VF-25 (NGC). CAC.
$2,760
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D AU53 PCGS. Variety 4-H....
$3,840
1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-F. Small D. MS-61 (NGC).
$7,200
1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-H. Small D. VF-30 (NGC). CAC.
$2,520
1843-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-H. Small D. VG-10 (PCGS).
$1,920
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D Fine 12 NGC. CAC. Variety 4-G. The reverse die was used only in 1843, showing the arrow shaft joined ...
$2,340
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/273 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/275 and 0/1+). Mintage 36,209. ...
$1,260
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS62 PCGS Secure. Variety 4-H. ...
$13,200
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/237). NGC Census: (0/251). Mintage: 36,209. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$1,058
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS60 NGC. Variety 4-H (formerly 4-D). ...
$4,112
$1,121
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/257). PCGS Population (0/232). Mintage: 36,200. (#7730)...
$862
1843-D Small D $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Variety 4-F. (per Doug ...
$25,300
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-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
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