The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
8348
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1844
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:
1844-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
17,332
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7736
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1844-D $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1844-D $2 1/2 MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
1844-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Winter 5-I....
$9,000
1844-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 5-I....
$3,840
1844-D $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/156 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/170 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$3,000
1844-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 5-I. ...
$16,800
1844-D $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. Variety 5-I. While the 1844 Dahlonega quarter eagle is known for a weak central strike, this XF exa...
$2,400
1844-D $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned, Scratched -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 17,332. From The Tucker Collection of...
$2,280
1844-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 5-I. All Dahlonega two and a half dollar issues are scarce, and the 1844-D is no except...
$3,000
1844-D $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Variety 5-J. This is the more elusive of the two known die varieties for the 1844-D quarter eagle,...
$3,360
1844-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 5-I. ...
$17,038
$1,645
1844-D $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. Variety 5-H. ...
$1,528
1844-D $2 1/2 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/138). NGC Census: (0/147). Mintage: 17,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$805
1844-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. CAC. ...
$6,095
1844-D $2 1/2 --Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. ...
$518
1844-D $2 1/2 --Rim Damaged--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/144). PCGS Population (2/123). Mintage: 17,300. Numismedia Wsl....
$811
1844-D $2 1/2 Fine 15 NGC....
$1,035
$15,238
1844-D $2 1/2
$10,925
1844-D $2 1/2
$345
1844-D $2 1/2
$328
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
Greysheet News
American Numismatic Association's Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 In Chicago
Dazzling rarities, free educational opportunities, family fun and more await at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
7/25/2024
United States Mint Unveils Designs For The 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
7/23/2024
Events
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 3, 2026
GreatCollections Coin, Currency, World Money, and World Coins Auctions
Location: https://www.greatcollections.com/Auction-Archive
Sunday, May 10, 2026




