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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:
8354
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-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
62,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7743
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Coin Value History
1846-O $2 1/2 MS
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1846-O $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$54,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $45,500 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. AU-55 (ICG).
$1,342
1846-O $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 50, 99 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,137.17 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage ...
$1,586
1846-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 20 in 53, 79 finer. CAC: 4 in 53, 37 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,372.83 Whsle. Bi...
$1,952
1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Rotated Dies. VF-20 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$854
1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$1,380
1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-3. MS-61 (PCGS).
$6,000
1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X.
$6,600
1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-3. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$4,560
1846-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/155). Mintage 62,000. ...
$720
1846-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 2....
$6,900
1846-O $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/173 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/320 and 0/3+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$690
1846-O $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 62,000. ...
$780
1846-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Variety 2....
$18,600
1846-O $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/185). NGC Census: (0/330). Mintage 62,000. ...
$720
1846-O $2 1/2 NGC/CAC F12
$550
$2.50 1846-O PCGS MS63 CAC
$19,975
1846-O $2 1/2 VF25 ANACS. BREEN-6186. PCGS Population: (3/164). NGC Census: (1/300). VF25. Mintage 62,000....
$312
1846-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,738
1846-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 73 in 55 (1 in 55?+), 121 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,828.09 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. M...
$1,830
1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,080
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