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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:
8376
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
1855-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
3,677
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7775
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Coin Value History
1855-C $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1855-C $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $108,000 | $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 |
1855-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$18,000
1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-60 (NGC).
$10,200
1855-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$7,200
1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-58+ (NGC).
$11,400
1855-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,200
1855-C $2 1/2 Variety 1, AU53 NGC. Among Charlotte Mint quarter eagles, the 1855-C claims the second lowest reported mintag...
$5,520
1855-C $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 1. A decidedly scarce Charlotte issue, boasting a small mintage of only 3,677 piece...
$3,120
1855-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$12,000
1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,320
1855-C $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$81,000
1855-C $2 1/2 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (1/66). PCGS Population: (7/62). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,762
1855-C $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$54,050
1855-C $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$2,820
1855-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$1,528
$40,120
1855-C $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. ...
$4,888
1855-C $2 1/2 --Mount Removed, Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. XF ...
$604
1855-C $2 1/2
$1,035
1855-C $2 1/2
$990
1855-C $2 1/2
$352
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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