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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:
8266
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1845
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:
1845
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
91,051
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7737
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Coin Value History
1845 $2 1/2 MS
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1845 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$840
1845 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/96 and 0/2+). Mintage 91,051. ...
$660
1845 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (31/199). Mintage 91,051. ...
$660
1845 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (17/248). Mintage 91,051. ...
$660
1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Filed Rims (PCGS).
$456
1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$1,500
1845 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. ...
$11,100
1845 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (71/73). PCGS Population: (13/42). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 91,051...
$840
1845 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Despite a mintage in excess of 91,000 pieces, the 1845 quarter eagle is surprisingly scarce in ...
$4,320
1845 $2.5 NGC MS63 ex: Bass Collection
$4,650
1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Fine-15 (PCGS). OGH.
$264
1845 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (5/63). PCGS Population: (1/39). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. M...
$840
1845 Liberty Quarter Eagle. AG-3 (NGC).
$258
1845 $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/238). PCGS Population (4/138). Mintage: 91,051. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$258
1845 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. ...
$14,100
1845 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (5/221). PCGS Population (13/106). Mintage: 91,051. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$232
1845 $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/210). PCGS Population (1/114). Mintage: 91,051. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$242
1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$660
1845 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/93). Mintage 91,051. ...
$930
1845 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$576
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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