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1856-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: 8380
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1856
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: 1856-O
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: New Orleans
Mint Mark: O
Mintage: 21,100
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7780
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1856-O $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8380 PCGS:7780 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1856-O $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS62 CAC $42,000 $1,234
MS62 - $36,000 $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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1856-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 2....
1856-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 2....
$2,640
Sold 11/22/2024
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1856-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (36/64). PCGS Population: (15/22). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 21...
1856-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (36/64). PCGS Population: (15/22). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 21...
$2,100
Sold 7/22/2024
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1856-O $2 1/2 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF45. Mintage 21,100....
1856-O $2 1/2 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU. Net XF45. Mintage 21,100....
$930
Sold 5/22/2024
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1856-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 2....
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$5,520
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1856-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/37). NGC Census: (20/98). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2...
1856-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/37). NGC Census: (20/98). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2...
$1,740
Sold 11/8/2023
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1856-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 2. ...
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$6,600
Sold 12/16/2022
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1856-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (13/106). PCGS Population: (19/36). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
1856-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (13/106). PCGS Population: (19/36). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
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1856-O $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/138). PCGS Population: (9/67). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40...
1856-O $2 1/2 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/138). PCGS Population: (9/67). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40...
$564
Sold 4/30/2017
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1856-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2. ...
1856-O $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2. ...
$35,250
Sold 1/9/2017
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1856-O $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/71). NGC Census: (0/129). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
1856-O $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/71). NGC Census: (0/129). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$588
Sold 9/9/2012
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1856-O $2 1/2 -- Bent, Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/146). PCGS Population (0/72). Mintage: 21,100. Num...
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1856-O $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/68). NGC Census: (0/136). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$460
Sold 6/2/2008
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$172
Sold 11/7/2003
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1856-O $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
1856-O $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
$5,520
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1856-O $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 2. An impressively sharp example of this New Orleans issue, showing intricate detail th...
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1856-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (21/131). PCGS Population: (15/72). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2...
1856-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (21/131). PCGS Population: (15/72). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2...
$1,440
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1856-O $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
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1856-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/34). NGC Census: (20/92). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2...
1856-O $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/34). NGC Census: (20/92). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2...
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