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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:
8345
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-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
288,002
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7731
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Coin Value History
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Value By Grade
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: 6 in 12, 920 finer (4/26). CDN: $697.07 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$702
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,080 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 364,002. ...
$1,007
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $736.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 364,002. ...
$854
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Small Date. Crosslet 4. Winter-6. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$600
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 75 in 50, 607 finer (10/25). CDN: $730.06 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$720
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/437). Mintage 364,002. ...
$682
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 364,002. ...
$840
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 364,002. ...
$468
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (63/42). PCGS Population: (21/32). CDN: $2,050 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,740
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Small Date, Crosslet 4. Winter-5. MS-64 (NGC).
$15,600
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (187/294). PCGS Population: (47/90). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for N...
$810
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (17/102). PCGS Population: (7/54). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,620
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, -- Damaged, Repaired, Polished, Scratched -- ANACS. VG10 Details. Mintage 364,002....
$433
1843-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Small Date, Crosslet 4. EF-40 (ANACS).
$552
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$2,640
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4, MS63 PCGS. Variety 6. ...
$6,600
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/451). NGC Census: (0/810). Mintage 364,002. ...
$276
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/736). PCGS Population (4/358). Mintage: 288,002. Numismedi...
$258
1843-O Liberty Quarter Eagle. Small Date, Crosslet 4. MS-65 (NGC).
$30,374
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/648). PCGS Population (3/289). Mintage: 288,002. Numismedia...
$264
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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