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1856 $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: 8278
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
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 384,240
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7777
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Coin Value History
1856 $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1856 $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +2.62%
$403.25
GSID:8278 PCGS:7777 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $15,000 $1,234
MS66 - $10,500 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $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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1856 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CDN: $817.64 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 384,240....
$824
Sold 1/7/2026
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1856 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (83/351). CAC Population: (5/54). Mintage 384,240....
$840
Sold 12/8/2025
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1856 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. CDN: $839.39 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 384,240. ...
$870
Sold 11/26/2025
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1856 NGC MS-62
$855
Sold 7/18/2025
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1856 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS....
$2,280
Sold 5/5/2023
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1856 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/33). NGC Census: (45/22). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 384...
$1,170
Sold 1/18/2023
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1856 $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 384,240. ...
$456
Sold 3/23/2022
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1856 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (9/675). PCGS Population: (28/428). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 384,2...
$504
Sold 1/12/2022
Heritage Auctions
$2.50 1856 PCGS MS65 CAC
$10,281
Sold 12/16/2021
Legend Numismatics
1856 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/429). NGC Census: (1/655). VF35. Mintage 384,240. ...
$264
Sold 5/8/2019
Heritage Auctions
1856 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (9/627). PCGS Population: (33/350). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$260
Sold 1/16/2019
Heritage Auctions
1856 $2 1/2 PCGS AU Details (Scratch)
$270
Sold 1/2/2017
DLRC
1856 $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/553). PCGS Population (0/313). Mintage: 384,240. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$232
Sold 3/27/2012
Heritage Auctions
1856 $2 1/2 --Bent, Damaged, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/512). PCGS Population (0/320). Mintage: 384,240....
$172
Sold 3/29/2011
Heritage Auctions
1856 $2 1/2 XF45--Obverse Rim Damaged--ANACS, AU Details....
$161
Sold 10/4/2005
Heritage Auctions
1856 XF40 ANACS. ...
$169
Sold 2/17/2004
Heritage Auctions
1856 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $799.86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 384,240. ...
$720
Sold 12/31/2025
Heritage Auctions
1856 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (80/614). PCGS Population: (77/331). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 384,...
$552
Sold 1/17/2024
Heritage Auctions
1856 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $778.68.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 384,240. ...
$750
Sold 10/1/2025
Heritage Auctions
1856 PCGS MS-62
$885
Sold 7/18/2025
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