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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:
8378
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
7,913
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7778
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Coin Value History
1856-C $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1856-C $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
1856-C $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Winter-1....
$3,840
1856-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Winter-1....
$13,200
1856-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. EF Details--Obverse Scratched (NGC).
$1,920
1856-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$5,040
1856-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-53 (NGC).
$4,080
1856-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. The Charlotte Mint struck only 7,913 quarter eagles in 1856, ensuring the scarcity ...
$2,880
1856-C $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$22,800
1856-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$18,000
1856-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$2,400
1856-C $2 1/2 -- Mounts Removed, Damaged -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/93). PCGS Population: (0/70). Mintage 7...
$552
1856-C $2 1/2 -- Damage -- Genuine PCGS. AU Details. Variety 1. ...
$1,234
1856-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,230
1856-C $2 1/2 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VF20 Details. Variety 17-J. Bright yellow-gold surfaces display wisps of light green and ...
$748
1856-C $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 17-J. The 1856-C quarter eagle has developed a reputation as one of the most poorly struck ...
$9,200
1856-C $2 1/2
$975
1856-C $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$2,400
1856-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$8,225
1856-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,160
1856-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,920
1856-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. The 1856-C quarter eagle is scarce in all grades. This AU coin displays deep orange-gold patina and...
$3,360
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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