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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:
8388
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
7,469
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7792
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Coin Value History
1860-C $2 1/2 MS
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1860-C $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
1860-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$9,000
1860-C $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,416
1860-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,120
1860-C $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). Mintage 7,469. ...
$13,800
1860-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Winter-1....
$7,500
1860-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,960
1860-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. ...
$7,200
1860-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. Quarter eagle coinage in Charlotte was sporadic during the 1850s, and the 1860-C was the...
$12,000
1860-C $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned, Mount Removed -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 7,469. From The Tucker Collection...
$1,320
1860-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$18,000
1860-C $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,800
1860-C $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$25,850
1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-67 (NGC).
$2,623
1860-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$2,185
1860-C $2 ½ --Holed--ANACS. VF Details. PCGS Population (0/84). NGC Census: (1/125). Mintage: 7,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$518
$1,495
1860-C $2 1/2
$414
1860-C $2 1/2
$242
1860-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,840
$2,530
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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