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1852-D $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
1852-D $2 1/2 MS
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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: 8369
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1852
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: 1852-D
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Dahlonega
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 4,078
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7765
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Coin Value History
1852-D $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1852-D $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8369 PCGS:7765 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1852-D $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $86,500 $1,234
MS64 - $72,000 $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

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1852-D $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. Ex: The New Millenium Collection. PCGS Population: (1/67). NGC Census: (0/55). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. ...
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$25,300
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