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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:
8370
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-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
140,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7766
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Coin Value History
1852-O $2 1/2 MS
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1852-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$14,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $11,500 | $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 |
1852-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 81 in 53, 333 finer (6/26). CDN: $846.84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 140,000...
$1,037
1852-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 85 in 45 (1 in 45+), 199 finer (2...
$1,037
1852-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,020
1852-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,020
1852-O $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/278). Mintage 140,000. ...
$660
1852-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Mintage 140,000. ...
$1,440
1852-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,800
1852-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 2....
$5,160
1852-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 2....
$3,480
1852-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. VG-10 (PCGS).
$504
1852-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$576
1852-O $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. Breen-6219. Mintage 140,000....
$720
1852-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/298 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/544 and 0/3+). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$600
1852-O $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$10,200
1852-O $2 1/2 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/435). PCGS Population (0/204). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$236
1852-O $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/458). PCGS Population (1/201). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$253
1852-O $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/178). NGC Census: (0/404). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$276
1852-O $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/376). PCGS Population (3/167). Mintage: 140,000. Numisme...
$161
1852-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/100). Mintage 140,000. ...
$990
1852-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$720
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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