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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:
8272
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
252,923
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7755
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Coin Value History
1850 $2 1/2 MS
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1850 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,020
1850 $2 1/2 MS64+ NGC....
$8,400
1850 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$552
1850 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$456
1850 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (53/58). Mintage 252,923. ...
$930
1850 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Mintage 252,923. ...
$528
1850 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/224). Mintage 252,923. ...
$480
1850 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
$2,880
1850 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (14/119). PCGS Population: (7/84). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 252,92...
$702
1850 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,800
1850 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/152). NGC Census: (51/411). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 252...
$600
1850 $2 1/2 ANACS VF30
$500
1850 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$408
1850 $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/457). PCGS Population: (11/219). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40...
$287
1850 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$258
1850 $2 1/2 VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/392). PCGS Population (0/175). Mintage: 252,923. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$282
1850 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Mintage 252,923. ...
$720
1850 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS64+
$18,350
1850 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/187). Mintage 252,923. ...
$552
1850 $2 1/2 -- Filed Rims -- Genuine PCGS. Mintage: 252,923. (#7755)...
$276
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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