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1846-D $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: 8352
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1846
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: 1846-D
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 19,303
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7742
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1846-D $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8352 PCGS:7742 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $60,500 $1,234
MS64 - $50,500 $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

Auction Prices

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1846-D $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 19,303....
$2,040
Sold 1/13/2025
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 7-L, VP-001....
$3,120
Sold 1/12/2024
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Variety 8-M. A scarce variety, showing the only use of this reverse. This coin displays light...
$3,852
Sold 2/20/2023
Heritage Auctions
$2.50 1846-D NGC MS62
$11,750
Sold 10/20/2022
Legend Numismatics
1846-D $2 1/2 NGC AU58+
$6,850
Sold 9/12/2022
DLRC
1846-D $2 1/2 PCGS MS61
$11,500
Sold 5/2/2022
DLRC
1846-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 8-M. The date shows an upward slant, while the mintmark position, far above the fraction ba...
$3,254
Sold 2/6/2022
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 8-J. ...
$3,480
Sold 1/14/2022
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC VF30
$2,400
Sold 1/25/2021
DLRC
1846-D $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC VF35
$2,150
Sold 5/29/2017
DLRC
$1,500
Sold 2/8/2015
DLRC
$2,760
Sold 6/2/2013
GOLDBERG COINS
1846-D $2 1/2 --Damaged, Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (1/179). PCGS Population (0/145). Mintage:...
$276
Sold 3/29/2011
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 8-L. ...
$8,050
Sold 1/9/2011
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/166). PCGS Population (7/125). Mintage: 19,303. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$1,208
Sold 3/8/2009
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 7-K. This is actually a late die state of the rare and popular 1846-D/D, but just the sligh...
$27,600
Sold 4/7/2006
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. Variety 8-M. A scarce die pair, with the mintmark "D" upright over the fraction bar, and the arrow...
$1,860
Sold 10/25/2021
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Variety 8-M. ...
$3,360
Sold 10/7/2022
Heritage Auctions
1846-D $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Variety 8-M. ...
$2,640
Sold 10/7/2022
Heritage Auctions
$8,912
Sold 9/6/2011
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