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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:
8344
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
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
Variety:
Large D
Coin Date:
1843-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
36,209
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
97730
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Coin Value History
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D MS
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1843-D $2 1/2 Large D MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $14,500 | $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]
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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-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: $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 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-I. Large D. EF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$1,920
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D AU58 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D AU55 NGC. Variety 4-I. The 1843-D quarter eagle is plentiful overall, but only a few Large D coin...
$4,200
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D VF35 PCGS. Variety 4-I. ...
$1,740
$1,175
1843-D Liberty Quarter Eagle. Winter 4-H. Large D. AU-50 (ANACS).
$2,432
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D AU53 NGC. Variety 4-H. ...
$2,530
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D MS62 NGC. ...
$12,657
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D XF40 ANACS. Variety 4-H. The bright yellow-gold surfaces show scattered handling marks, none particul...
$1,736
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D MS61 NGC. Variety 4-H. This is an important, naked-eye variety that is among the rarest issues in the...
$12,075
$1,150
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, ...
$604
$4,888
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D AU55 NGC. Variety 4-I. ...
$2,640
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D VF35 PCGS. Variety 4-I (formerly 4-H). ...
$1,998
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D AU50 ANACS. Variety 4-H. ...
$2,530
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D AU53 NGC. Winter 4-G. Natural green-...
$2,904
$12,075
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40....
$834
1843-D $2 1/2 Large D--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45....
$719
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