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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:
8373
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-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
1,760
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7771
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Coin Value History
1854-D $2 1/2 MS
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1854-D $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $108,000 | $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 |
1854-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 18-N. VF-35 (NGC).
$12,000
1854-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 18-N, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
1854-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Variety 18-N....
$25,207
1854-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 18-N, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS).
$18,600
1854-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 18-N. ...
$10,200
1854-D $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC. Variety 18-N. Only 1,760 pieces were produced, and while the 1854-D is not quite as scarce as it...
$3,960
1854-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 17-M, the only known dies. AU-53 (PCGS).
$22,800
1854-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Variety 18-N. ...
$84,000
1854-D $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Variety 18-N. ...
$5,405
1854-D $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. Variety 18-N. ...
$2,938
1854-D $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Variety 17-M. ...
$86,250
$2,645
$23,000
$4,312
1854-D $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Ex: Green Pond Collection. Variety 17-M. As one might expect from an issue with an original mintag...
$25,300
1854-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 17-M, the only known die ...
$34,500
$3,795
1854-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1854-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 18-N, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS).
$26,400
1854-D $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Variety 18-N. ...
$4,800
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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