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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:
8366
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
1851-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
11,264
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7761
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Coin Value History
1851-D $2 1/2 MS
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1851-D $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $84,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
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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
1851-D $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 6 in 40, 89 finer (8/26). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 11,264. ...
$4,148
1851-D $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Winter 15-N. ...
$7,625
1851-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. ...
$7,320
1851-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Winter 15-N....
$8,400
1851-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 15-N. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,440
1851-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 15-N, the only known dies. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$2,640
1851-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 15-N, the only known dies. MS-61 (NGC).
$15,600
1851-D $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 15-N. The central devices exhibit smooth wear from circulation, while lightly abraded yello...
$2,880
1851-D Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (NGC). CAC.
$19,975
$1,092
$1,495
1851-D $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Variety 14-M. The only variety known of this year. As a testament to the Duke's Creek Collect...
$63,250
1851-D $2 1/2
$1,380
1851-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 15-N, the only known dies. EF-40 (NGC).
$2,640
1851-D $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Variety 15-N....
$6,600
1851-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 15-N, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$8,400
1851-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 15-N. ...
$10,200
1851-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 15-N, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,320
$1,053
1851-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 15-N. ...
$15,600
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