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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:
8362
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1850
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:
1850-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
9,148
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7756
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Coin Value History
1850-C $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1850-C $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
1850-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,538
1850-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. EF Details--Bent (PCGS).
$2,280
1850-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,080
1850-C $2 1/2 -- Bent, Damaged, Mount Removed -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 9,148. ...
$1,680
1850-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,800
1850-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. MS-61 (NGC).
$10,800
1850-C $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Variety 2. ...
$3,960
1850-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. VF-25 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$2,640
1850-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1, ...
$5,520
1850-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Variety 2, the scarcer of the two 1850-C die pairs, showing the mintmark further right over th...
$3,360
1850-C $2 1/2 MS62+ PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$28,800
1850-C $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Variety 2. ...
$2,115
1850-C $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$12,925
1850-C $2 1/2 VF35 ICG. ...
$1,495
$25,300
1850-C $2 1/2--Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 15....
$489
1850-C $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$2,368
1850-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. EF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$1,920
1850-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1850-C $2 1/2 --Mount Removed--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 9,100. (#7756)...
$632
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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