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1854-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: 8374
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1854
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: 1854-O
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: New Orleans
Mint Mark: O
Mintage: 153,000
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7772
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1854-O $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1854-O $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $24,000 $1,234
MS64 - $18,500 $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
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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1854-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 153,000....
1854-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 153,000....
$1,281
Sold 1/21/2026
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1854-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 45, 254 finer (11/25). CDN: $762.83 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1...
1854-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 45, 254 finer (11/25). CDN: $762.83 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1...
$840
Sold 12/3/2025
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1854-O $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/600). Mintage 153,000. ...
1854-O $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/600). Mintage 153,000. ...
$630
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1854-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Winter-3....
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1854-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 153,000. ...
1854-O $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 153,000. ...
$720
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1854-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (159/230). PCGS Population: (61/69). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 15...
1854-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (159/230). PCGS Population: (61/69). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 15...
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1854-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (35/449). PCGS Population: (59/182). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 15...
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$372
Sold 8/30/2023
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1854-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (66/377). PCGS Population: (51/130). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 15...
1854-O $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (66/377). PCGS Population: (51/130). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 15...
$750
Sold 4/19/2023
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1854-O $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC VF30
1854-O $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC VF30
$975
Sold 2/6/2023
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1854-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (19/18). PCGS Population: (12/11). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 15...
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1854-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/226). NGC Census: (4/426). Mintage: 153,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
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1854-O $2 1/2 Fine 12 ICG. NGC Census: (0/447). PCGS Population (0/230). Mintage: 153,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
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