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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:
8377
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
1855-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
1,123
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7776
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Coin Value History
1855-D $2 1/2 MS
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1855-D $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$109,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $91,000 | $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]
Worth: $543 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $753 – $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: $583 – $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: $553 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $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
1855-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 19-N. AU-55 (PCGS).
$21,600
1855-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 19-N, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. OGH.
$26,400
1855-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 19-N, the only known dies. AU-58 (NGC).
$38,400
1855-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Variety 18-M. ...
$26,400
1855-D $2 1/2 VF25 NGC. CAC. Variety 19-N. ...
$10,200
1855-D $2 1/2 PCGS XF40
$13,720
$86,250
1855-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. ...
$44,850
$43,700
1855-D $2 1/2--Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20....
$4,888
1855-D $2 1/2 AU Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS....
$10,350
1855-D $2 1/2
$2,128
1855-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 19-N. ...
$22,800
1855-D Liberty Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).
$8,225
1855-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58+ (NGC).
$48,000
1855-D $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Variety 19-N. ...
$18,800
1855-D $2 1/2
$3,300
1855-D $2 1/2 PCGS XF40 (OGH)
$9,762
$34,500
1855-D $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Variety 18-M, the only variety. In 1855, the Dahlonega Mint produced a very limited quantity of qua...
$37,950
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