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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:
8276
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
596,258
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7769
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Coin Value History
1854 $2 1/2 MS
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1854 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $10,000 | $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 |
1854 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $775.87 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 596,258. ...
$780
1854 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $778.68.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 596,258. ...
$782
1854 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Mintage 596,258. ...
$588
1854 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (29/804). Mintage 596,258. ...
$564
1854 $2 1/2 MS66+ NGC....
$12,600
1854 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Mintage 596,258. ...
$840
1854 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (56/48). NGC Census: (42/39). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$1,110
1854 $2 1/2 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 596,258. ...
$504
$2.50 1854 PCGS MS65+ CAC
$10,281
1854 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Satiny orange-gold luster yields excellent eye appeal and few abrasions on this near-Gem 1854 quarter...
$2,100
1854 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (13/356). PCGS Population: (2/187). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. ...
$384
$2.50 1854 PCGS XF45 CAC
$248
1854 $2 1/2 --Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 596,258. Numismedia...
$161
1854 $2 1/2 --Edge Cut--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. ...
$144
1854 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Mintage 596,258. ...
$630
1854 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/181 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (164/206 and 0/1+). CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$690
1854 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Mintage 596,258. ...
$600
1854 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (28/793). Mintage 596,258. ...
$564
1854 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. ...
$7,800
1854 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (73/111 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (121/85 and 1/0+). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$750
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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