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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:
8367
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
1851-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
148,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7762
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Coin Value History
1851-O $2 1/2 MS
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1851-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1851-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 35, 251 finer (3/26). CDN: $731.17 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1...
$671
1851-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC: 19 in 58, 7 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 148,000. ...
$2,074
1851-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$990
1851-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 69 in 45, 142 finer (11/25). CDN: $720.58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1...
$854
1851-O $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/98). Mintage 148,000. ...
$780
1851/1-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. VP-001, Late Die State. Mintage 148,000....
$1,380
1851-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Repunched Date. MS-61 (NGC).
$2,760
1851-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Repunched Date. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$432
1851-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 148,000....
$384
1851-O $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 1....
$8,400
1851-O $2 1/2 PCGS MS62
$5,250
1851-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Repunched Date. VF-20 (PCGS).
$528
1851-O $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/191). NGC Census: (17/390). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1...
$630
1851-O $2 1/2 PCGS MS60
$3,550
1851-O $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (7/215 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (3/400 and 0/1+). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for p...
$312
1851-O $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ICG. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (1/387). PCGS Population (2/136). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$184
1851-O $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Breen-6214. Doubled Date. The date was first entered out of position, with remnants of a 51 below ...
$20,700
1851-O $2 1/2 Fine15--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details....
$150
1851-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/239 and 0/1+). Mintage 148,000. ...
$660
1851-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Repunched Date. AU-58 (ICG).
$1,140
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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