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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:
8355
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1847
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:
1847-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
23,226
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7745
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Coin Value History
1847-C $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1847-C $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1847-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1. ...
$4,800
1847-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/165). Mintage 23,226. ...
$3,365
1847-C $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Winter-1....
$4,080
1847-C $2 1/2 MS63 NGC....
$14,400
1847-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,110
1847-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1....
$4,680
1847-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 1....
$3,840
1847-C $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/263). NGC Census: (1/270). Fine 12. Mintage 23,226. ...
$1,560
1847-C $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$31,200
1847-C $2 1/2 PCGS MS61
$5,000
1847-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$3,840
1847-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,645
1847-C $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,230
$734
1847-C $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--VG8 NCS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/208). PCGS Population (0/187). Mintage: 23,226. Num...
$632
1847-C $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. Variety 8-F. Evenly worn with light greenish coloration and some orange-red verdigris that fills bo...
$1,380
1847-C $2 1/2 --Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. Variety 8-F. Portions of Liberty and the eagle are softly s...
$978
1847-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$2,488
1847-C $2 1/2 PCGS XF45
$2,951
1847-C $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Winter-1....
$3,600
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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
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