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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:
8279
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
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:
1857
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
214,130
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7782
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Coin Value History
1857 $2 1/2 MS
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1857 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$114,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $99,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1857 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 70 in 58, 154 finer (2/26). CDN: $87...
$946
1857 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. CDN: $1,082 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 214,130. ...
$1,159
1857 $2 1/2 AU55 ANACS. Housed in an ANA cache holder. NGC Census: 65 in 55, 460 finer (11/25). CDN: $742.28 Whsle. Bid for...
$976
1857 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. ...
$10,980
1857 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/7 and 3/1+). Mintage 214,130. ...
$2,220
1857 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/31 and 1/4+). Mintage 214,130. ...
$1,320
1857 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$456
1857 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (10/511). Mintage 214,130. ...
$588
1857 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 214,130. ...
$720
1857 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/287 and 0/8+). NGC Census: (6/519 and 0/4+). CDN: $510 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$408
1857 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$13,200
1857 $2 1/2 MS68 PCGS. ...
$82,250
1857 $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/449). PCGS Population (16/197). Mintage: 214,130. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$258
1857 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Boldly ...
$132
1857 Fine12 ANACS. ...
$121
1857 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$270
1857 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 70 in 58, 154 finer (2/26). CDN: $879.20 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 214...
$946
1857 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 62 (2 in 62+), 67 finer (10/25). CDN: $874.16 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$960
1857 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (61/446). Mintage 214,130. ...
$552
1857 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC....
$9,900
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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