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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:
8374
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-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
153,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7772
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Coin Value History
1854-O $2 1/2 MS
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1854-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $18,500 | $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 |
1854-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 35, 349 finer (5/26). CDN: $794.81 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1...
$732
1854-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 153,000. ...
$1,220
1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-Unlisted. AU-53 (NGC).
$900
1854-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 45, 254 finer (11/25). CDN: $762.83 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1...
$840
1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-6. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$576
1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$690
1854-O $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/600). Mintage 153,000. ...
$630
1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. AU-55 (NGC).
$720
1854-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Winter-3....
$4,080
1854-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 153,000. ...
$720
1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-2. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH.
$780
1854-O $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC VF30
$975
1854-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (19/18). PCGS Population: (12/11). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 15...
$2,520
1854-O $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Variety 6. A Normal Date variety, with the mintmark positioned to the right. The 1854-O q...
$21,600
1854-O $2 1/2 Fine 12 ICG. NGC Census: (0/447). PCGS Population (0/230). Mintage: 153,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$196
1854-O $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS. AG3 Details. NGC Census: (0/349). PCGS Population (0/183). Mintage: 153,000. Numism...
$121
1854-O $2 1/2 Good4--Cleaned, Rim Filed--ANACS, VF Details....
$126
1854-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/226). NGC Census: (4/426). Mintage: 153,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$334
1854-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 153,000....
$1,281
1854-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (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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