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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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1856 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $581 – $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: $551 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $541 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
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1856 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 49 in 63, 22 finer (9/26). CDN: $1,260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 384,240. ...
$1,220
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$946
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,037
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$702
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$512
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$671
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,050
1856 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (83/351). CAC Population: (5/54). Mintage 384,240....
$840
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Unc Details--Obverse Scratched (NGC).
$480
1856 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS....
$2,280
1856 $2 1/2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 384,240. ...
$456
$2.50 1856 PCGS MS65 CAC
$10,281
1856 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/429). NGC Census: (1/655). VF35. Mintage 384,240. ...
$264
1856 $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/553). PCGS Population (0/313). Mintage: 384,240. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$232
1856 $2 1/2 --Bent, Damaged, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/512). PCGS Population (0/320). Mintage: 384,240....
$172
1856 $2 1/2 XF45--Obverse Rim Damaged--ANACS, AU Details....
$161
1856 XF40 ANACS. ...
$169
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
1856 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$732
1856 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. CDN: $987 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 384,240. ...
$946
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