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1848 $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: 8269
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1848
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: 1848
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 6,500
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7748
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1848 $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8269 PCGS:7748 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 - $30,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $19,500 $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

Auction Prices

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1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC....
$3,240
Sold 2/28/2025
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/53). PCGS Population: (4/65). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,500....
$1,140
Sold 9/21/2022
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Population reports indicate all 1848 quarter eagles are scarce, although the regular issue is clearly...
$1,260
Sold 2/6/2022
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 -- Mount Removed, Polished -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. Mintage 6,500. From The Tucker Collection of Q...
$660
Sold 10/25/2021
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. An underrated Philadelphia issue from a low mintage of only 6,500 pieces, seldom offered in any grad...
$3,720
Sold 10/13/2021
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/37). NGC Census: (6/41). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,50...
$2,640
Sold 3/22/2021
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. ...
$12,000
Sold 1/10/2019
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,935
Sold 9/12/2016
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. ...
$1,998
Sold 9/11/2016
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$4,406
Sold 7/10/2016
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. ...
$4,465
Sold 6/12/2016
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. ...
$5,750
Sold 1/11/2009
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. ...
$978
Sold 6/2/2008
Heritage Auctions
$20,700
Sold 9/18/2005
1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. ...
$3,720
Sold 2/25/2022
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. NGC Census: (3/45). PCGS Population (3/45). Mintage: 7,400. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$518
Sold 1/8/2007
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2
$187
Sold 6/7/1997
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. ...
$2,400
Sold 11/3/2017
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. ...
$2,115
Sold 11/2/2016
Heritage Auctions
1848 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. ...
$4,994
Sold 12/2/2012
Heritage Auctions
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