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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:
8273
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,372,748
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7759
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Coin Value History
1851 $2 1/2 MS
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1851 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$54,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1851 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. CDN: $726.09 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,372,748. ...
$647
1851 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $746.09 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,372,748. ...
$671
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$915
1851 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 57 in 50, 641 finer (3/26). CDN: $712.17 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,3...
$610
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$900
1851 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 67 in 53, 564 finer (12/25). CDN: $737.14 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,...
$763
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AG-3 (PCGS).
$504
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$552
1851 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC....
$9,000
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (NGC). OH Generation 5.0.
$840
1851 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (35/991). Mintage 1,372,748. ...
$492
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$600
1851 $2 1/2 MS64+ NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (17/3). Mintage 1,372,748. ...
$3,120
1851 $2 1/2 VF20 ANACS. Mintage 1,372,748. ...
$360
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (NGC).
$3,960
1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$240
1851 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (22/439). PCGS Population: (8/235). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. ...
$420
$28,750
1851 $2 1/2 VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/475). PCGS Population (3/288). Mintage: 1,372,748. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $190. (#77...
$172
1851 $2 1/2 VG8--Damaged, Polished--ANACS, Fine Details....
$104
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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