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1847-O $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: 8357
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-O
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: New Orleans
Mint Mark: O
Mintage: 124,000
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7747
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8357 PCGS:7747 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1847-O $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $41,000 $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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1847-O $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Winter-4....
1847-O $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Winter-4....
$12,600
Sold 8/26/2025
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1847-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 124,000....
1847-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 124,000....
$780
Sold 12/9/2024
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1847-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (49/38). Mintage 124,000. ...
1847-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (49/38). Mintage 124,000. ...
$2,220
Sold 8/18/2024
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1847-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/201 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/336 and 0/1+). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
1847-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/201 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/336 and 0/1+). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
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1847-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (46/155). PCGS Population: (27/58). CDN: $1,225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1...
1847-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (46/155). PCGS Population: (27/58). CDN: $1,225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1...
$1,140
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1847-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (61/251). PCGS Population: (50/114). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 12...
1847-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (61/251). PCGS Population: (50/114). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 12...
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1847-O $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Variety 3. ...
$10,500
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1847-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. CAC. Variety 4. Attractive straw-gold surfaces display pale-russet accents. The reverse die is rota...
1847-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. CAC. Variety 4. Attractive straw-gold surfaces display pale-russet accents. The reverse die is rota...
$1,320
Sold 2/6/2022
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1847-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (46/193). PCGS Population: (30/80). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 124...
1847-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (46/193). PCGS Population: (30/80). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 124...
$853
Sold 10/13/2021
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1847-O $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/207). NGC Census: (6/326). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF3...
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$2.50 1847-O PCGS MS64 CAC
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1847-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. UNC. NGC Census: (3/31). PCGS Population: (1/21). CDN: $3,200 Whsle. Bid for probl...
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1847-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 5. ...
1847-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 5. ...
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1847-O $2 1/2 VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/299). PCGS Population (5/160). Mintage: 124,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
1847-O $2 1/2 VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/299). PCGS Population (5/160). Mintage: 124,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
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1847-O $2 1/2 --Scratched--ANACS. VF Details, Net F12. NGC Census: (1/259). PCGS Population (1/127). Mintage: 124,000. Numis...
1847-O $2 1/2 --Scratched--ANACS. VF Details, Net F12. NGC Census: (1/259). PCGS Population (1/127). Mintage: 124,000. Numis...
$150
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1847-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (48/34). PCGS Population: (13/26). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 12...
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