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:
8274
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,159,681
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7763
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Coin Value History
1852 $2 1/2 MS
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1852 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1852 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $663.25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$720
1852 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $694.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$750
1852 $2 1/2 MS62 CACG. Mintage 1,159,681....
$900
1852 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (41/1153). Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$540
1852 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (56/7). Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$1,680
1852 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$722
1852 $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$492
1852 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (105/75 and 1/11+). NGC Census: (83/62 and 2/1+). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$930
1852 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS....
$5,520
1852 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,600
1852 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (16/603). PCGS Population: (7/354). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. ...
$384
1852 $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/1027). PCGS Population: (29/632). Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$258
1852 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/535). NGC Census: (3/884). Mintage: 1,159,681. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$253
1852 $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (0/774). PCGS Population (0/488). Mintage: 1,159,681. Numism...
$150
1852 $2 1/2 VF20 ANACS. PCGS Population (0/382). NGC Census: (0/565). Mintage: 1,159,681. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $155.(#776...
$172
1852 $2 1/2 VF30--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$150
1852 --Cleaned;Damaged;Bent--Good4 ANACS. VF ...
$93
1852 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (106/1021). PCGS Population: (153/567). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1...
$588
1852 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $686.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,159,681. ...
$690
1852 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (251/145). PCGS Population: (139/180). CDN: $740 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$840
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
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