Whitman Expo
Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
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:
8368
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1852
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:
1852-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
9,772
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7764
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1852-C $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1852-C $2 1/2 MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1852-C NGC XF details/cleaned
$2,065
1852-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/61 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (7/82 and 0/2+). CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$4,800
1852-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,520
1852-C $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/98). PCGS Population: (0/119). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 9,7...
$1,680
1852-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,320
1852-C $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,600
1852-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$5,760
1852-C $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/117 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/99 and 0/2+). Mintage 9,772. From The Tor...
$1,680
1852-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/80 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (5/92 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$2,472
1852-C $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$6,600
1852-C $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$15,600
1852-C $2 1/2 -- Damaged-Cleaned -- VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/90). PCGS Population: (4/100). Mintage 9,772....
$1,058
1852-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$18,400
1852-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,610
1852-C $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. ...
$2,070
1852-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$1,500
1852-C $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. This Charlotte issue is scarce by its sub 10,000-piece mintage and by demand from branch...
$2,760
1852-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-58 (NGC).
$5,520
1852-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,320
1852-C $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. A well-struck example of this elusive Charlotte issue, showing bright yellow-gold surfa...
$3,120
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
Greysheet News
Early American Copper Coins Lead Heritage's July Showcase Auction to More Than $436,000
7/17/2026
Astonishing Discovery Proof 1824/1 Overdate Half Dollar in Scotsman Auction
First known proof example of Overton 101 variety surprisingly found in consignor's collection.
7/15/2026
Best of the Mint Program Kicks Off
In continuing celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, the United States Mint will embark on a "Best of the Mint" program.
7/13/2026
Events
Midlands Coin Club Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show - SC
Location: Medallion Center
Friday, May 1, 2026
