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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:
72368
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
1840-1907
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7716
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $20,000 | $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 |
1895 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 46 in 64 (1 in 64+), 40 finer. CAC: 13 in 64, 14 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,500 Wh...
$3,660
1892 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. ...
$7,930
1893 $2 1/2 MS66+ NGC. ...
$4,392
1862 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. ...
$3,172
1866 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. ...
$6,100
1845-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Winter 6-J. ...
$3,904
1850-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,538
1878 $2 1/2 MS68 NGC. ...
$18,910
1904 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 160,700. ...
$824
1902 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 87 in 67 (13 in 67+), 2 finer (6/26...
$3,660
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 178,025. ...
$763
1846 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 53, 116 finer (6/26). CDN: $889.91 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 21,598. ...
$915
1853 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 35, 1460 finer (6/26). CDN: $666.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,4...
$573
1847-O $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. New Orleans Legacy Series. PCGS Population: 3 in 12, 267 finer (6/26). CDN: $601.56 Whsle. Bid ...
$598
1859 $2 1/2 Old Reverse, Type One, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 30 in 61, 25 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,775
1870-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 50, 66 finer (6/26). CDN: $803.33 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 16...
$947
1841-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 2-C. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$6,710
1846-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. Rotated Dies. VF-20 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$854
1862-S $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 10, 75 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 8,00...
$1,891
1841-C $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,660
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
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
Worth: $1,550 – $36,000
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