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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:
8263
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
1842
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,823
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7723
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Coin Value History
1842 $2 1/2 MS
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1842 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $47,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_lyaf8-0.20200710200900176.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $576 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $786 – $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: $616 – $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-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: $586 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $576 – $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
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS
Worth: $1,550 – $36,000
1842 PCGS XF-40
$4,071
1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CMQ.
$9,900
1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Reverse Repaired, Cleaned (NGC).
$1,560
1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,600
1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,200
$2.50 1842 NGC AU53
$6,169
1842 $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. CAC. ...
$4,920
1842 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. ...
$8,418
1842 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,640
1842 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. ...
$15,275
1842 $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. A most difficult P-mint quarter ...
$1,092
1842 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. ...
$4,094
1842 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AU55
$14,500
1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Edge Repaired (PCGS).
$2,880
1842 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. ...
$4,080
1842 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. ...
$7,500
1842 $2 1/2 NGC AU53
$7,250
1842 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Housed in a previous generation holder, with a light-blue label and the barcode on the back. This Ch...
$3,600
1842 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. The 1842 is a famous rarity in the Liberty quarter eagle series. Only 2,823 pieces were struck, and f...
$9,900
1842 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,760
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