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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:
8271
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
1849
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
23,294
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7752
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Coin Value History
1849 $2 1/2 MS
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1849 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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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
1849 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/28). Mintage 23,294. ...
$1,320
1849 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 23,294. ...
$660
1849 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (49/23). PCGS Population: (9/18). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 23,29...
$1,920
$2.50 1849 PCGS MS62+ CAC
$5,405
1849 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/44). NGC Census: (15/98). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 23,29...
$1,080
1849 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Surprisingly few Mint State coins survive, making the 1849 one of the sleeper Philadelphia dates in t...
$3,360
1849 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/76). NGC Census: (5/128). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 23,29...
$690
1849 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/92). NGC Census: (1/132). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. M...
$540
$2.50 1849 PCGS XF45 CAC
$798
1849 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. ...
$6,325
1849 $2 1/2 --Improperly cleaned--UNC NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (3/17). PCGS Population (0/13). Mintage: 23,294. Numisme...
$891
1849 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (33/68). PCGS Population: (18/27). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 23,2...
$1,170
1849 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/50). NGC Census: (7/107). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$750
1849 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (47/21). PCGS Population: (9/18). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 23,29...
$1,860
$2.50 1849 PCGS MS62
$3,290
1849 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/35). NGC Census: (15/97). Mintage 23,294. ...
$999
1849 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$2,400
1849 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/63). NGC Census: (5/129). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. ...
$646
1849 $2 1/2
$253
1849 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/53). NGC Census: (10/117). Mintage 23,294. ...
$999
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