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Often called America's first commemorative coin, the 1848 "CAL." reverse brought attention to the early (and prolific) mining of gold in California.
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:
8270
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1848
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CAL., 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
Variety:
CAL.
Coin Date:
1848
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,389
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7749
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Coin Value History
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS
Value By Grade
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$1,080,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $660,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. XF45 PCGS. ...
$64,050
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. AU53 NGC....
$50,400
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. AU55 NGC....
$48,000
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS61 PCGS....
$81,000
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. VF25 PCGS. ...
$42,000
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$552,000
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. -- Mount Removed -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$20,400
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS62 PCGS. ...
$114,000
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. VG8 PCGS. CAC. ...
$38,400
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. XF40 NGC. ...
$33,614
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS68★ NGC. ...
$300,000
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. VF30 PCGS. ...
$35,250
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. VF35 PCGS. ...
$32,900
$52,900
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. -- Ex-Jewelry -- Genuine ANACS. ...
$18,800
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. VG10 PCGS. CAC. ...
$25,415
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS63 PCGS. ...
$103,500
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. Good 6 PCGS. ...
$16,675
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. MS67 NGC. Shortly after the discovery of ...
$161,000
1848 $2 1/2 CAL. XF45 PCGS....
$63,000
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