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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:
8275
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,404,668
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7767
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Coin Value History
1853 $2 1/2 MS
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1853 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
1853 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 35, 1460 finer (6/26). CDN: $666.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,4...
$573
1853 $2 1/2 Liberty Quarter Eagle -- Struck-Through Obverse -- AU55 PCGS. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint....
$763
1853 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. CDN: $848.70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,404,668. ...
$915
1853 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $741.39 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,404,668. ...
$732
1853 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 95 in 64 (4 in 64+), 15 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mi...
$1,342
1853 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. CDN: $889.41 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,404,668. ...
$1,098
1853 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 30 in 45, 1819 finer (10/25). CDN: $638.51 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,404,66...
$600
1853 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$552
1853 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$480
1853 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC....
$3,120
1853 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$720
1853 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$456
1853 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$720
$2.50 1853 PCGS XF40 CAC
$248
1853 $2 1/2 PCGS VF30
$285
1853 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed -- PCGS Genuine Secure. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/1493 and 0/8+). PCGS Population: (2/1044 an...
$164
1853 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. ...
$9,988
1853 $2 1/2 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/988). PCGS Population (0/701). Mintage: 1,404,668. Numismedia W...
$109
1853 $2 1/2 Fine12--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details....
$109
1853 $2 1/2--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 15....
$138
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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