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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:
8359
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1848
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:
1848-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
13,771
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7751
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Coin Value History
1848-D $2 1/2 MS
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1848-D $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1848-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 10-N. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$2,400
1848-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 10-N....
$5,040
1848-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 10-O. AU-53 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH.
$9,300
1848-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 10-N. MS-61 (NGC).
$9,000
1848-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 10-N. MS-62 (PCGS).
$20,400
1848-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 10-N. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,240
1848-D $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. Variety 10-N. The mintmark is snug to the branch stem and distant from the fraction bar, while the ...
$2,400
1848-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 10-N. Straw-gold and sea-green shades accompany this minimally abraded and well-defined...
$3,360
1848-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 10-O. ...
$3,360
1848-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 10-O. ...
$2,640
1848-D $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 10-M. ...
$6,462
1848-D $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Variety 10-O. ...
$25,850
1848-D $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Variety 10-O (formerly 10-N). ...
$1,645
1848-D $2 1/2--Filed, Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 12....
$862
1848-D $2 1/2--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20....
$800
1848-D $2 1/2
$352
1848-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 10-N. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,880
1848-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 10-N. ...
$6,240
1848-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 10-N....
$3,480
1848-D $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Variety 10-O. ...
$7,800
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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