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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:
8371
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
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:
1853-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
3,178
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7768
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Coin Value History
1853-D $2 1/2 MS
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1853-D $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1853-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Winter 17-N....
$11,400
1853-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 17-N, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS).
$5,040
1853-D $2 1/2 -- Mounts Removed, Repaired, Whizzed -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 3,178....
$2,400
1853-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 17-N, the only known dies. MS-61 (PCGS). Retro OGH.
$18,600
1853-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 17-N. ...
$6,624
1853-D $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. Variety 17-N. Both the 1852-D and 1853-D quarter eagles are low-mintage issues, with the latter mar...
$2,420
1853-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 17-N. ...
$6,300
1853-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 17-N. ...
$24,006
1853-D 2 1/2 PCGS VF20
$2,050
1853-D Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$11,750
1853-D $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC. XF. Variety 16-M. ...
$1,380
$1,265
1853-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Variety 17-N. ...
$8,400
1853-D $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 17-N. ...
$5,160
1853-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 17-N, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,880
1853-D $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Variety 17-N. ...
$16,461
1853-D $2 1/2 NGC AU55
$6,500
1853-D $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,530
1853-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 16-M. ...
$4,600
1853-D Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$38,188
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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