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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:
8364
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-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
84,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7758
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Coin Value History
1850-O $2 1/2 MS
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1850-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1850-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Winter-4. ...
$9,150
1850-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 43 in 50, 253 finer (12/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 84,000. ...
$854
1850-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-4. Rim Cud. EF-45 (PCGS).
$720
1850-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. MS-61 (PCGS).
$6,600
1850-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. VF-30 (PCGS).
$600
1850-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (18/10). Mintage 84,000. ...
$2,640
1850-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Winter-4....
$19,200
1850-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-4. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,020
1850-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-4. AU Details--Edge Repaired (PCGS).
$720
1850-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/59). NGC Census: (62/172). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 84...
$1,080
1850-O $2 1/2 -- Obverse Lamination -- MS63+ NGC. Variety 4. ...
$16,800
1850-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (22/333). PCGS Population: (28/143). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 84...
$590
1850-O $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/371). PCGS Population: (3/201). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 84,0...
$504
1850-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 4. ...
$3,120
1850-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$432
1850-O $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/187). NGC Census: (4/349). CDN: $372 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintag...
$564
1850-O $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/324). PCGS Population: (9/163). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35....
$336
1850-O $2 1/2 PCGS F15
$340
1850-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 4....
$9,600
1850-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 43 in 50, 251 finer (10/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 84,000. ...
$990
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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