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1846-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: 8354
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-O
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: New Orleans
Mint Mark: O
Mintage: 62,000
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7743
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1846-O $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8354 PCGS:7743 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1846-O $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $54,500 $1,234
MS65 - $45,500 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $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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1846-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 91 in 58 (2 in 58+), 29 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
1846-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 91 in 58 (2 in 58+), 29 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$2,040
Sold 11/14/2025
Heritage Auctions
1846-O $2 1/2 Liberty Quarter Eagle -- Rotated Dies -- AU53 NGC. Mintage 62,000....
1846-O $2 1/2 Liberty Quarter Eagle -- Rotated Dies -- AU53 NGC. Mintage 62,000....
$1,680
Sold 9/29/2025
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1846-O $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Winter-3. A scarce variety, showing the mintmark well-centered between the claw and the fracti...
$5,760
Sold 8/13/2025
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1846-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/155). Mintage 62,000. ...
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$720
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1846-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. New Orleans Gold Hoard. NGC Census: (38/255). PCGS Population: (27/112). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for N...
1846-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. New Orleans Gold Hoard. NGC Census: (38/255). PCGS Population: (27/112). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for N...
$810
Sold 11/27/2024
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1846-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 2....
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$6,900
Sold 11/21/2024
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1846-O $2 1/2 AU55+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/55 and 2/0+). Mintage 62,000. ...
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1846-O $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/173 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/320 and 0/3+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
1846-O $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/173 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/320 and 0/3+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$690
Sold 5/22/2024
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1846-O $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 62,000. ...
1846-O $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 62,000. ...
$780
Sold 8/30/2023
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1846-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Variety 2....
1846-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Variety 2....
$18,600
Sold 8/15/2023
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1846-O $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/185). NGC Census: (0/330). Mintage 62,000. ...
1846-O $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/185). NGC Census: (0/330). Mintage 62,000. ...
$720
Sold 5/8/2023
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Sold 12/1/2021
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1846-O 2 1/2 PCGS VF20 (OGH)
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1846-O $2 1/2 VF25 ANACS. BREEN-6186. PCGS Population: (3/164). NGC Census: (1/300). VF25. Mintage 62,000....
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1846-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
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1846-O $2 1/2 -- Rotated Dies -- AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (44/181). PCGS Population: (20/75). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
1846-O $2 1/2 -- Rotated Dies -- AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (44/181). PCGS Population: (20/75). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
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