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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:
8269
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,500
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7748
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Coin Value History
1848 $2 1/2 MS
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1848 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1848 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 40, 59 finer (3/26). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,500. ...
$1,830
1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC....
$3,240
1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$3,840
1848 $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Population reports indicate all 1848 quarter eagles are scarce, although the regular issue is clearly...
$1,260
1848 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed, Polished -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. Mintage 6,500. From The Tucker Collection of Q...
$660
1848 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. An underrated Philadelphia issue from a low mintage of only 6,500 pieces, seldom offered in any grad...
$3,720
1848 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/37). NGC Census: (6/41). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,50...
$2,640
1848 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. ...
$12,000
1848 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,935
1848 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. ...
$1,998
1848 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$4,406
$690
1848 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. ...
$5,750
1848 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. ...
$978
$20,700
1848 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/53). PCGS Population: (4/65). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,500....
$1,140
1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. ...
$3,720
1848 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. ...
$4,465
1848 $2 1/2
$187
1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,760
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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