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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:
8347
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1844
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:
1844-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
11,622
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7735
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Coin Value History
1844-C $2 1/2 MS
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1844-C $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$52,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lyaf8-0.20200710200900176.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $569 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $779 – $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: $609 – $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: $1,650 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $609 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $589 – $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
1844-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$4,880
1844-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,160
1844-C $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,720
1844-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1, ...
$7,200
1844-C $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. Variety 1. Possibly there is no such thing as a well-struck 1844-C quarter eagle. Even the few Mint...
$3,360
1844-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. ...
$16,800
1844-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,600
1844-C $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$18,000
1844-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 6-E. ...
$2,040
1844-C $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$3,055
1844-C $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,528
$1,955
1844-C $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/101). NGC Census: (1/105). Mintage: 11,622. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$1,495
1844-C $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Variety 6-E. A fire broke out in the Charlotte Mint on July 28, 1844, forcing mint officials to ce...
$13,225
1844-C $2 1/2 Fine 12 ANACS. With good honest wear on ...
$805
1844-C $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. A collectible Choice XF example of this challenging Charlotte issue, showing bright bras...
$2,520
1844-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$4,000
1844-C $2 1/2 -- Damaged -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 11,622. From The Tucker Collection of Quarter Eagles. ...
$1,320
1844-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$6,462
1844-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. Attractive, antique-gold surfaces are smooth and reflective, with only a few minor mark...
$3,360
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