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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 6 distinct entries with CPG® values between $642.49 and $204,000.00. 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 6 distinct entries with CPG® values between $642.49 and $204,000.00.

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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1856 $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $642 - $12,500
$642 - $12,500
1856-C $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $1,600 - $31,200
$1,600 - $31,200
1856-D $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $14,000 - $204,000
$14,000 - $204,000
1856-O $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $652 - $35,000
$652 - $35,000
1856-S $2 1/2 MS
Value Range: $652 - $120,000
$652 - $120,000

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