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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 $800.00 and $144,000.00. 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 $800.00 and $144,000.00.

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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1842 $2 1/2 MS
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $2,500 - $60,000
$2,500 - $60,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $2,900 - $144,000
$2,900 - $144,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $3,000 - $65,000
$3,000 - $65,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $800 - $57,500
$800 - $57,500

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