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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:
8386
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
2,244
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7789
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Coin Value History
1859-D $2 1/2 MS
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1859-D $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1859-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 22-N. AU-53 (PCGS). OGH.
$9,600
1859-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 22-N....
$40,800
1859-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC....
$11,100
1859-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 22-N....
$8,100
1859-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 22-N, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,920
1859-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 22-N, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,520
1859-D $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Variety 22-N. ...
$15,000
1859-D $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Variety 22-N. Scarce in all grades from a mintage of less than 2,300 coins, this 1859-D was among t...
$2,880
1859-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$24,000
1859-D PCGS Genuine (AU details/cleaned)
$5,605
1859-D $2 1/2 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (2/89). PCGS Population: (4/99). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,762
1859-D $2 1/2 --Large Solder Mounts, Damaged, Polished--ANACS. Fine12 Details. NGC Census: (0/92). PCGS Population (0/82). M...
$518
1859-D $2 1/2--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30....
$1,500
1859-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 22-N, the only known dies. AU-53 (PCGS). OGH.
$7,800
1859-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 22-N, the only known dies. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$132,000
1859-D $2 1/2 NGC AU58
$12,000
1859-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 22-N. ...
$6,300
1859-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,228
1859-D $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 22-N (formerly 21-M). ...
$3,819
1859-D $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 22-N, ...
$13,512
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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