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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:
8287
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1862
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:
1862
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
98,508
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7796
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Coin Value History
1862 $2 1/2 MS
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1862 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
1862 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: 24 in 53, 192 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid...
$1,586
1862 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. ...
$3,904
1862 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$3,720
1862 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (25/131). Mintage 98,508....
$1,920
1862 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/133). PCGS Population: (28/78). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 98,...
$1,819
1862 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1862 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Mintage 98,543. From The Toro Collection. ...
$900
1862 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. ...
$19,200
1862 $2 1/2 PCGS XF45
$875
1862 2 1/2 PCGS/CAC MS63
$11,500
$1,528
1862 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$4,112
1862 $2 1/2
$172
1862 $2 1/2
$187
1862 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (22/181). PCGS Population: (21/106). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 98...
$1,320
1862 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC....
$2,760
1862 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (72/61). PCGS Population: (35/43). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 98,5...
$2,220
1862 $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 98,508. ...
$1,680
1862 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (47/131). PCGS Population: (27/77). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 98,...
$2,160
1862 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. ...
$3,480
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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
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