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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:
8268
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
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
29,814
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7744
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Coin Value History
1847 $2 1/2 MS
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1847 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $18,500 | $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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Worth: $538 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $748 – $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: $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
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
1847 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$2,440
1847 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,129
1847 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 12 in 53, 100 finer (2/26). CDN: $863.68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 29,800. ...
$915
1847 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$630
1847 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (CACG).
$456
1847 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC....
$4,320
1847 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/83). NGC Census: (1/130). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 29,800...
$600
1847 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-63 (ICG).
$3,840
1847 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$3,360
1847 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,140
1847 $2 1/2 PCGS XF40
$435
1847 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/106). PCGS Population: (16/39). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. M...
$576
1847 $2 1/2 PCGS F12
$310
1847 Liberty Quarter Eagle. Breen-6188. Repunched Date. VF-25 (ANACS).
$317
1847 $2 1/2 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. ...
$126
1847 $2 1/2
$363
1847 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC....
$2,280
1847 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (33/65). PCGS Population: (14/20). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 29,800...
$810
1847 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (11/95). PCGS Population: (9/33). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 29,800....
$720
1847 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (15/118). Mintage 29,800. ...
$600
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