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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:
8264
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
Coin Date:
1843
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
100,546
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7727
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Coin Value History
1843 $2 1/2 MS
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1843 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $19,000 | $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 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 50, 84 finer (12/25). CDN: $728.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 100,...
$793
1843 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$720
1843 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 62 in 58, 26 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 100,546. ...
$1,260
1843 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$720
1843 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$528
1843 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. Mintage 100,546....
$384
1843 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS....
$8,100
1843 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS....
$4,920
1843 $2 1/2 NGC MS61
$2,000
1843 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Fine Details--Bent (PCGS).
$336
1843 $2 1/2 PCGS AU55
$1,250
1843 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. ...
$12,000
1843 $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/180). PCGS Population (3/64). Mintage: 100,546. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$345
1843 Mount Removed Fine12--Whizzed, Damaged--ANACS, AU ...
$118
1843 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/74 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (24/169 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$660
1843 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$780
1843 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/22). NGC Census: (56/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 100...
$1,440
1843 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (25/211). Mintage 100,546. ...
$600
1843 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/117). NGC Census: (1/211). CDN: $361 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 100,5...
$372
1843 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (3/130). PCGS Population (0/48). Mintage: 100,546. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$196
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-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
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
Worth: $1,550 – $36,000
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