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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:
8351
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
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:
1846-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
4,808
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7741
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Coin Value History
1846-C $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1846-C $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1846-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU-55 (NGC).
$9,600
1846-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 1....
$15,600
1846-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$18,600
1846-C $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. Variety 1....
$3,480
1846-C $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,680
1846-C $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$32,400
1846-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. Just 4,808 quarter eagles were struck at the Charlotte Mint upon reopening of the mint ...
$3,120
1846-C $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/70). NGC Census: (1/70). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintag...
$3,120
1846-C $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$40,800
1846-C $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,560
1846-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,998
1846-C $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$2,820
1846-C $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$47,000
$4,140
1846-C $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,610
1846-C $2 1/2
$440
1846-C $2 1/2 PCGS AU55
$9,055
$2.5 1846-O PCGS AU58 CAC
$3,055
1846-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$21,150
1846-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$3,525
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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