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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:
8379
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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:
1856-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
874
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7779
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Coin Value History
1856-D $2 1/2 MS
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1856-D $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$245,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $204,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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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
1856-D $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. CAC. Variety 20-N....
$20,400
1856-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 20-N....
$44,400
1856-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 20-N....
$55,200
1856-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 20-N. ...
$50,400
1856-D $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. CAC. Variety 20-N. ...
$21,600
1856-D $2 1/2 -- Plugged, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Fine Details. Variety 20-N. ...
$2,160
1856-D $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 20-N. ...
$21,600
1856-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 20-N. ...
$25,850
1856-D $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Variety 20-N. ...
$25,850
1856-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 19-M. The only variety of this year. The 1856-D quarter eagle is among the most numis...
$71,875
1856-D $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Variety 19-M. (per Doug Winter's ...
$69,000
1856-D $2 1/2--Cleaned--Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VF Details, Net ...
$2,990
1856-D $2 1/2
$2,990
1856-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. CAC. Variety 20-N.
$66,000
1856-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 20-N. ...
$102,000
1856-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 20-N. ...
$41,125
1856-D $2 1/2
$8,250
1856-D $2 1/2 -- Minor Obverse Lamination -- AU50 PCGS. Variety 20-N. ...
$13,512
1856-D $2 1/2 NGC AU53
$29,900
1856-D $2 1/2
$44,850
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