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1858 $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
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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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1858 $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
GSID:8280 PCGS:7786 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1858 $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $9,500 $1,234
MS64 - $6,500 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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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. ...
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
Sold 3/28/2026
Heritage Auctions
1858 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/46). Mintage 47,377. ...
1858 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/46). Mintage 47,377. ...
$1,800
Sold 12/9/2024
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1858 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
1858 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
$2,760
Sold 5/10/2024
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1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$408
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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...
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
Sold 9/6/2023
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1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
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$504
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1858 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Ex. Harry W. Bass. Net EF40. Mintage 47,377....
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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...
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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...
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
Sold 10/4/2021
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1858 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
1858 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
$5,280
Sold 11/8/2018
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1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
1858 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$329
Sold 8/8/2017
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1858 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/81). NGC Census: (6/174). Mintage: 47,377. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
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1858 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/64). PCGS Population (1/34). Mintage: 47,377. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
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Sold 3/13/2023
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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,...
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
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