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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:
8356
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1847
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:
1847-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
15,784
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7746
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1847-D $2 1/2 MS
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1847-D $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $108,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1840-C $2 1/2 MS
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1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $578 – $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: $548 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $538 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
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$3,538
1847-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 9-N. AU-53 (PCGS).
$6,100
1847-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Winter 9-N. ...
$4,758
1847-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 9-N, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$7,200
1847-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 9-N....
$8,410
1847-D $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (6/156). PCGS Population: (23/142). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1...
$2,880
1847-D $2 1/2 -- Rim Filed, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 15,784....
$2,280
1847-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-9, the only known dies. MS-62+ (NGC). CAC.
$24,000
1847-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 9-N. ...
$5,760
1847-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 9-N, the only known dies. VG-8 (PCGS).
$1,500
1847-D $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Variety 9-N. Attractive reddish-gold color covers both sides of this Choice VF coin. The wide date ...
$2,280
1847-D $2 1/2 VF20 NGC. Variety 9-N. ...
$1,560
1847-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Variety 9-M. ...
$18,400
1847-D $2 1/2 --Damage, Polished--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (1/149). PCGS Population (1/163). Mintage: 15,784. Num...
$431
1847-D $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/128). NGC Census: (2/136). Mintage: 15,784. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,610
$1,380
$6,689
1847-D $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Variety 9-M. The only variety of the year. Intermediate die state with the 847 in the date lightly ...
$74,750
1847-D $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Variety 9-M. (per Doug Winter's ...
$39,100
1847-D $2 1/2
$437
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