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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:
8383
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
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:
1857-O
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
34,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7784
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Coin Value History
1857-O $2 1/2 MS
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1857-O $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $542 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $752 – $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: $582 – $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: $552 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $542 – $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
1857-O $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 50, 131 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 34...
$1,080
1857-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/153). Mintage 34,000. ...
$840
1857-O $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/67 and 0/2+). Mintage 34,000. ...
$1,680
1857-O $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Winter-1....
$4,200
1857-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. VG Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$480
1857-O $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS....
$15,600
1857-O $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/18). Mintage 34,000. ...
$4,440
1857-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-53 (NGC).
$1,320
1857-O $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,280
1857-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (12/277). PCGS Population: (9/166). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 34,...
$690
1857-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (101/50). PCGS Population: (35/30). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$2,280
1857-O $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/162). NGC Census: (1/273). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$480
1857-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. This issue, from the last year of quarter eagle production at the New Orleans Mint, is scarce in AU...
$19,550
1857-O $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (22/223). PCGS Population: (22/126). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 34...
$810
1857-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/147 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (27/246 and 0/5+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$700
1857-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
1857-O $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$3,850
1857-O Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$810
1857-O $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$12,000
1857-O $2 1/2 NGC MS61
$5,060
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