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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:
8280
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1858
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:
1858
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
47,377
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7786
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Coin Value History
1858 $2 1/2 MS
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1858 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $6,500 | $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 |
1858 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 19 in 62, 16 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 47,377. ...
$1,708
1858 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/46). Mintage 47,377. ...
$1,800
1858 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
$2,760
1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$408
1858 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (92/76). PCGS Population: (26/57). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 47,377...
$720
1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$504
1858 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Ex. Harry W. Bass. Net EF40. Mintage 47,377....
$528
1858 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (27/168). PCGS Population: (16/82). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 47,37...
$492
1858 $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/139). NGC Census: (0/207). CDN: $412 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 47,37...
$576
1858 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
$5,280
1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$329
1858 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/81). NGC Census: (6/174). Mintage: 47,377. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$352
1858 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/109). NGC Census: (0/188). Mintage: 47,377. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$299
1858 $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/170). PCGS Population (0/102). Mintage: 47,377. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$218
1858 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/64). PCGS Population (1/34). Mintage: 47,377. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$805
1858 $2 1/2 NGC MS62
$1,800
1858 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/47). NGC Census: (37/33). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 47,...
$930
1858 $2 1/2 PCGS MS63
$3,411
1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$432
1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$720
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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