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1857-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: 8383
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1857
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: 1857-O
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: New Orleans
Mint Mark: O
Mintage: 34,000
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7784
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8383 PCGS:7784 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1857-O $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $37,500 $1,234
MS64 - $31,000 $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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Auction Prices

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1857-O $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 50, 131 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 34...
1857-O $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 50, 131 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 34...
$1,080
Sold 10/29/2025
Heritage Auctions
1857-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/153). Mintage 34,000. ...
$840
Sold 7/23/2025
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1857-O $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/67 and 0/2+). Mintage 34,000. ...
$1,680
Sold 7/20/2025
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Winter-1....
$4,200
Sold 7/18/2025
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS....
1857-O $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS....
$15,600
Sold 11/21/2024
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/18). Mintage 34,000. ...
1857-O $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/18). Mintage 34,000. ...
$4,440
Sold 10/23/2024
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
1857-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,280
Sold 5/10/2024
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1857-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (29/199). PCGS Population: (25/104). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage ...
1857-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (29/199). PCGS Population: (25/104). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage ...
$960
Sold 4/10/2024
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1857-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (12/277). PCGS Population: (9/166). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 34,...
1857-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (12/277). PCGS Population: (9/166). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 34,...
$690
Sold 9/27/2023
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1857-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (101/50). PCGS Population: (35/30). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
1857-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (101/50). PCGS Population: (35/30). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$2,280
Sold 7/23/2023
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1857-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/162). NGC Census: (1/273). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
1857-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/162). NGC Census: (1/273). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$480
Sold 4/24/2019
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1857-O $2 1/2 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, t...
1857-O $2 1/2 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, t...
$489
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. This issue, from the last year of quarter eagle production at the New Orleans Mint, is scarce in AU...
1857-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. This issue, from the last year of quarter eagle production at the New Orleans Mint, is scarce in AU...
$19,550
Sold 1/6/2007
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1857-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (22/223). PCGS Population: (22/126). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 34...
1857-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (22/223). PCGS Population: (22/126). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 34...
$810
Sold 1/4/2023
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1857-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/147 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (27/246 and 0/5+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
1857-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/147 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (27/246 and 0/5+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$700
Sold 10/12/2022
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1857-O $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/65 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (47/150 and 0/5+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
1857-O $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/65 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (47/150 and 0/5+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,500
Sold 5/8/2023
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
1857-O $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$3,850
Sold 12/16/2021
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
1857-O $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$12,000
Sold 2/22/2018
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1857-O $2 1/2 NGC MS61
1857-O $2 1/2 NGC MS61
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Sold 2/6/2023
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
1857-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1. ...
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