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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:
8372
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1854
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:
1854-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
7,295
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7770
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Coin Value History
1854-C $2 1/2 MS
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1854-C $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
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1854-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50 (NGC). CAC. CMQ.
$7,800
1854-C $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Winter-1....
$3,360
1854-C $2 1/2 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 7,295. ...
$1,140
1854-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,400
1854-C $2 1/2 MS62 CACG. Variety 1....
$26,400
1854-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$16,800
1854-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,040
1854-C $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. Variety 1. The Charlotte Mint struck no quarter eagles in 1853, and only a small production followe...
$2,100
1854-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 1. From a mintage of just 7,295 pieces, the 1854-C Liberty quarter eagle is a scarce issue ...
$3,720
1854-C $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS63
$80,000
1854-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,880
1854-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,350
1854-C PCGS Genuine, AU details/cleaned
$2,070
1854-C $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,175
1854-C $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$8,050
1854-C $2 1/2--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. Variety 15-I. Several severe digs and scratches are noted...
$748
1854-C $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,660
1854-C $2 1/2 -- Reengraved, Polished, Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 7,295....
$1,560
1854-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,280
1854-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1....
$5,760
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