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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:
8277
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
235,480
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7774
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Coin Value History
1855 $2 1/2 MS
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1855 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1855 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 26 in 61, 130 finer. CAC: 6 in 61, 26 finer (11/25). CDN: $811.38 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,043
1855 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $719.43 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 235,480....
$915
1855 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$576
1855 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (4/41). Mintage 235,480. ...
$660
1855 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS....
$2,280
1855 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/480). Mintage 235,480. ...
$456
1855 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$432
1855 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,080
1855 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (5/1). CDN: $8,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 235,480....
$8,100
1855 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (15/221). PCGS Population: (1/133). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Min...
$1,020
1855 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS63
$2,001
1855 $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 235,480....
$264
$2.50 1855 PCGS AU50 CAC
$358
1855 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. This issue is common in the various circulated grades, and relatively plentiful in the lowest Mint S...
$18,400
1855 $2 1/2 VF20--Scratched--ANACS, XF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $140....
$126
1855 VF30 ANACS. ...
$121
1855 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$660
1855 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Mintage 235,480. ...
$630
1855 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$384
1855 $2 1/2 AU55 ANACS. Mintage 235,480. ...
$504
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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