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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:
8380
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-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
21,100
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7780
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Coin Value History
1856-O $2 1/2 MS
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1856-O $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $27,000 | $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 |
1856-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. MS-62 (PCGS).
$22,800
1856-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 2....
$2,640
1856-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (36/64). PCGS Population: (15/22). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 21...
$2,100
1856-O $2 1/2 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF45. Mintage 21,100....
$930
1856-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 2....
$5,520
1856-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/37). NGC Census: (20/98). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2...
$1,740
1856-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 2. ...
$6,600
1856-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$660
1856-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-50+ (PCGS). CAC.
$1,920
1856-O $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/138). PCGS Population: (9/67). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40...
$564
1856-O $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/71). NGC Census: (0/129). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$588
1856-O $2 1/2 -- Bent, Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/146). PCGS Population (0/72). Mintage: 21,100. Num...
$207
1856-O $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/68). NGC Census: (0/136). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$460
1856-O $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. A ...
$172
1856-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-62 (NGC). OH.
$22,800
1856-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1856-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 2. An impressively sharp example of this New Orleans issue, showing intricate detail th...
$2,640
1856-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (21/131). PCGS Population: (15/72). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2...
$1,440
1856-O Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$8,284
1856-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/34). NGC Census: (20/92). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2...
$1,692
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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