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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:
8361
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
1849-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
10,945
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7754
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Coin Value History
1849-D $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1849-D $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$32,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $27,000 | $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 |
1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 11-N. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,360
1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 11-N. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,320
1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 11-N. High Date. VF-20 (PCGS). OGH.
$2,520
1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 11-N. High Date. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1849-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 11-N....
$5,280
1849-D $2 1/2 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF40. Mintage 10,945. From The Allan H. Goldman Collection. ...
$2,040
1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 11-N. MS-60 (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
$2.50 1849-D PCGS AU53 CAC
$6,462
1849-D $2 1/2 -- Damaged -- ANACS. VF30 Details. Mintage 10,945....
$1,560
1849-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 11-N. The more plentiful of only two known varieties, this piece has the date high in ...
$3,480
1849-D $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. Variety 11-N. ...
$2,040
1849-D $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Variety 11-M. ...
$16,450
1849-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 11-N. ...
$18,222
1849-D $2 1/2
$374
Multiple Coin Lot...
$1,150
1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 11-N. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,000
1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 11-N. EF-45 (NGC).
$2,880
1849-D $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/139 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/146 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,920
1849-D $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AU58
$8,500
1849-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 11-N....
$4,320
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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