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1855-C $2 1/2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
1855-C $2 1/2 MS
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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: 8376
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-C
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Charlotte
Mint Mark: C
Mintage: 3,677
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1839-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7775
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Coin Value History
1855-C $2 1/2 MS
Value By Grade
1855-C $2 1/2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz
$526.52
GSID:8376 PCGS:7775 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1855-C $2 1/2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $129,500 $1,234
MS65 - $108,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

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1855-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
1855-C $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$18,000
Sold 6/13/2024
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1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-60 (NGC).
1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-60 (NGC).
$10,200
Sold 3/21/2023
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1855-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
1855-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. ...
$7,200
Sold 12/16/2022
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1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-58+ (NGC).
1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-58+ (NGC).
$11,400
Sold 8/25/2022
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1855-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
1855-C $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$4,200
Sold 7/15/2022
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1855-C $2 1/2 Variety 1, AU53 NGC. Among Charlotte Mint quarter eagles, the 1855-C claims the second lowest reported mintag...
1855-C $2 1/2 Variety 1, AU53 NGC. Among Charlotte Mint quarter eagles, the 1855-C claims the second lowest reported mintag...
$5,520
Sold 10/25/2021
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1855-C $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 1. A decidedly scarce Charlotte issue, boasting a small mintage of only 3,677 piece...
1855-C $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 1. A decidedly scarce Charlotte issue, boasting a small mintage of only 3,677 piece...
$3,120
Sold 10/13/2021
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1855-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
1855-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$12,000
Sold 11/20/2020
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1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS).
1855-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,320
Sold 8/14/2019
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1855-C $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Variety 1. ...
1855-C $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$81,000
Sold 4/26/2018
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1855-C $2 1/2 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (1/66). PCGS Population: (7/62). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid ...
1855-C $2 1/2 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (1/66). PCGS Population: (7/62). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,762
Sold 4/30/2017
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1855-C $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Variety 1. ...
1855-C $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$54,050
Sold 1/9/2017
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1855-C $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Variety 1. ...
1855-C $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$2,820
Sold 9/11/2016
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1855-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
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Sold 8/13/2015
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Sold 6/1/2014
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