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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:
8338
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-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
6,729
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7724
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Coin Value History
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
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1842-C $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $120,000 | $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 |
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: $577 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $787 – $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: $617 – $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-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $587 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $577 – $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-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU-50 (NGC).
$7,930
1842-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter-1. AU-58 (NGC).
$14,640
1842-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Winter-1, ...
$10,065
1842-C $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. Winter-1....
$9,000
1842-C $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. Winter 1....
$5,040
1842-C $2 1/2 -- Ex-Jewelry, Repaired -- ANACS. VF30 Details. Mintage 6,729....
$1,860
1842-C $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. The 1842-C is scarce in all grades, coming from a mintage of only 6,729 pieces. This exa...
$4,800
1842-C $2.50 PCGS/CAC MS65
$182,500
1842-C $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$37,600
1842-C $2 1/2 VF20 PCGS Secure. Variety 1. ...
$1,645
1842-C Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$1,622
1842-C $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. ...
$21,850
1842-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,990
1842-C $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. Variety 3-B. Surprisingly well detailed for the grade, especially on the reverse. Reddish-green...
$1,725
1842-C $2 1/2 VG10 PCGS. Variety 3-B. Just 6,729 pieces were produced for this challenging Charlotte issue. Well worn with ...
$978
1842-C $2 1/2 Fine 12 NGC. Issues from the Charlotte Mint ...
$1,006
$8,050
1842-C $2 1/2
$962
1842-C $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$7,638
1842-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$12,000
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