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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Liberty Gold (1840–1907) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $850.00 and $173,000.00. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for gold coinage starting

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Liberty Gold (1840–1907) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $850.00 and $173,000.00.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the so-called Liberty head design was widely adopted for gold coinage starting in 1840 for the quarter-eagle ($2.50) denomination. Weighing in at .12 ounces (4.18 grams) and 90% purity, these coins were well circulated and struck at numerous mints including Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Denver, and San Francisco.

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1840 $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $1,050 - $53,000
$1,050 - $53,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $2,250 - $36,000
$2,250 - $36,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $5,250 - $173,000
$5,250 - $173,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $850 - $51,000
$850 - $51,000

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