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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:
8346
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-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
76,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7732
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Coin Value History
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date MS
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1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date. Winter-4. AU-50 (ANACS). OH.
$1,320
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (23/88). PCGS Population: (13/42). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,680
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/86). Mintage 76,000. ...
$900
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS63 NGC. Variety 1....
$18,000
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date. Winter-1, the only known dies. Repunched Mintmark. VF-25 (PCGS).
$660
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date, Plain 4. Winter-1, the only known dies. Repunched Mintmark. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,920
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/153). PCGS Population: (1/108). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$480
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$16,800
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/63 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (16/121 and 0/1+). CDN: $950 W...
$1,080
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,640
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,560
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date, Plain 4. Winter-1, the only known dies. Repunched Mintmark. VF-35 (PCGS).
$780
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date. Winter-1, the only known dies. Net VF-20 (ANACS). EF Details--Damaged, Cleaned. OH.
$360
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Large Date, Plain 4. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$720
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$2,880
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/135). PCGS Population: (5/85). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$360
1843-O $2 1/2 NGC/CAC VG-08 (Large Date)
$590
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 MS64 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$22,325
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4, AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/52 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (14/106 and 0/1+). CDN: $...
$1,740
1843-O $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. The mintmark is lightly repunched at the bottom on this variety...
$1,560
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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