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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:
8352
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
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:
1846-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
19,303
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7742
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Coin Value History
1846-D $2 1/2 MS
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1846-D $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$69,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $57,500 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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Worth: $526 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $736 – $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: $566 – $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: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $536 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $526 – $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
1846-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Winter 7-K. The D mintmark is free of any arrow feathers within the opening, and typical die crack...
$9,455
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 7-K. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$4,026
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 8-M. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH.
$5,856
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 7-L. MS-61 (NGC).
$10,980
1846-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Winter 7-K. ...
$3,660
1846-D $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 19,303....
$2,040
1846-D/D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 7-L. VF-35 (PCGS). OGH.
$3,600
1846-D $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Variety 8-M. A scarce variety, showing the only use of this reverse. This coin displays light...
$3,852
$2.50 1846-D NGC MS62
$11,750
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 8-M. VF-30 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,760
1846-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 8-M. The date shows an upward slant, while the mintmark position, far above the fraction ba...
$3,254
1846-D $2 1/2 NGC AU55
$4,000
1846-D $2 1/2 --Damaged, Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (1/179). PCGS Population (0/145). Mintage:...
$276
1846-D $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 8-L. ...
$8,050
1846-D $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/166). PCGS Population (7/125). Mintage: 19,303. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$1,208
1846-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 7-K. This is actually a late die state of the rare and popular 1846-D/D, but just the sligh...
$27,600
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 7-I. AU-58 (PCGS).
$8,400
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 8-M. EF Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$2,640
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 7-L. Late Die State. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,880
1846-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 7-L. Late Die State. MS-61 (PCGS).
$10,500
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