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1840 $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
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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: 8262
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1840
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: 1840
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 18,859
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7717
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1840 $2 1/2 MS
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1840 $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8262 PCGS:7717 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1840 $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $53,000 $1,234
MS64 - $33,500 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1840 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
1840 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC....
$26,400
Sold 8/26/2025
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1840 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/51 and 0/1+). Mintage 18,800. ...
1840 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/51 and 0/1+). Mintage 18,800. ...
$960
Sold 8/26/2024
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1840 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/40). PCGS Population: (5/17). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 18,80...
1840 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/40). PCGS Population: (5/17). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 18,80...
$1,740
Sold 5/12/2024
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1840 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 18,800. ...
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$1,500
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1840 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/63 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/103 and 0/0+). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
1840 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/63 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/103 and 0/0+). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$1,110
Sold 10/4/2021
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1840 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (20/71). PCGS Population: (18/30). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,8...
1840 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (20/71). PCGS Population: (18/30). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 18,8...
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1840 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (8/11). PCGS Population: (2/7). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 18,800....
1840 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (8/11). PCGS Population: (2/7). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 18,800....
$3,120
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1840 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. ...
1840 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. ...
$10,575
Sold 1/9/2017
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1840 $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/63). NGC Census: (0/103). Mintage 18,800. ...
1840 $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/63). NGC Census: (0/103). Mintage 18,800. ...
$705
Sold 10/5/2016
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1840 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/58). NGC Census: (4/96). Mintage: 18,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
1840 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/58). NGC Census: (4/96). Mintage: 18,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$999
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1840 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. ...
$1,762
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1840 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. The premier Liberty Quarter Eagle ...
$5,520
Sold 1/10/2004
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1840 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Uncommon in all grades, only 18,859 ...
$3,680
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1840 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. ...
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1840 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/50). NGC Census: (12/94). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 18,80...
1840 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/50). NGC Census: (12/94). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 18,80...
$1,050
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1840 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/53). NGC Census: (3/95). Mintage 18,800. ...
1840 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/53). NGC Census: (3/95). Mintage 18,800. ...
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