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1839-O $2 1/2

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
F12 $1,560.00
F15 $1,750.00
VF20 $2,120.00
VF25 $2,310.00
VF30 $2,620.00
VF35 $3,000.00
XF40 $4,120.00
XF45 $4,750.00
AU50 $5,620.00
AU53 $6,250.00
AU55 $8,750.00
AU58 $11,800.00
MS60 $15,600.00
MS61 $19,200.00
MS62 $28,800.00
MS63 $50,400.00
MS64 $84,000.00
MS65 $138,000.00
F12 CAC $1,880.00
F15 CAC $2,100.00
VF20 CAC $2,550.00
VF25 CAC $2,780.00
VF30 CAC $3,150.00
VF35 CAC $3,600.00
XF40 CAC $5,000.00
XF45 CAC $5,940.00
AU50 CAC $6,750.00
AU53 CAC $7,500.00
AU55 CAC $10,500.00
AU58 CAC $13,500.00
MS60 CAC $18,700.00
MS61 CAC $23,000.00
MS62 CAC $34,600.00
MS63 CAC $60,500.00
MS64 CAC $108,000.00
MS65 CAC $186,000.00

Apr Data

286 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1839-O $2 1/2 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/292 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/343 and 0/1+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 12 HA 1,393 10/04/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2 and 0/1+). Mintage 17,781. 12 HA 1,560 12/09/2024
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population: (0/0). VF30. Mintage 17,781. 30 HA 2,040 05/07/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/1). VF20. Mintage 17,781. From The Raymond 20 HA 2,100 10/09/2022
    1839-O $2 1/2 PCGS VF30 30 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,125 06/28/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 17,781. 30 HA 2,520 03/31/2024
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF35 PCGS. Low Date, Close Fraction. This piece exhibits the so-called medal die alignment, with t 35 HA 2,640 11/20/2024
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter-2. Rarity-4. Low Date, Close Fraction. Medallic Alignment. VF-35 (PCGS). 35 Stacks Bowers 2,640 08/18/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/1). VF30. Mintage 17,781. 30 HA 2,760 12/17/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU50 NGC. 50 HA 3,120 07/14/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (17/317). PCGS Population: (33/217). CDN: $3,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 40 HA 3,120 02/01/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, XF45 PCGS. Medal die alignment (180 degree reverse rotation). This piece displays straw-gold patin 45 HA 3,360 10/13/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 NGC/CAC VF30 30 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,450 09/19/2022
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU53 NGC. 53 HA 3,480 01/22/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 NGC. 45 HA 3,480 05/06/2022
    1839-O $2 1/2 High Date, Wide Fraction, HM-1, R.3, AU50 NGC. Bright yellow-gold surfaces show moderate abrasions as usual f 50 HA 3,600 10/13/2021
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter-2. Rarity-4. Low Date, Close Fraction. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 3,600 11/21/2024
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 3,840 06/11/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/111). NGC Census: (27/237). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 50 HA 4,080 10/20/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 PCGS AU50 50 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,250 08/09/2021
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. AU-53 (NGC). 53 Stacks Bowers 4,320 06/15/2022
    1839-O $2 1/2 High Date, Wide Fraction, HM-1, R.3, XF40 PCGS. Smooth, problem-free surfaces display original olive-gold pat 40 HA 4,320 10/27/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 NGC AU53 (HM-2 Medal Alignment) 53 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,600 05/10/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (61/155). NGC Census: (40/271). CDN: $3,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mi 45 HA 4,920 10/26/2022
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 4,980 08/26/2022
    1839-O PCGS AU-50 50 Scotsman 5,428 07/28/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 5,880 04/24/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, AU55 NGC. 55 HA 6,000 08/16/2024
    1839-O $2 1/2 NGC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,026 07/05/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 PCGS AU55 ex: D.L. Hansen 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,450 05/24/2021
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. Unc Details--Reverse Scratched (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 7,200 11/21/2024
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS60 NGC. 60 HA 8,100 08/26/2022
    1839-O $2 1/2 Low Date, Close Fraction, HM-2, R.4, AU55 NGC. CAC. A pleasing Choice AU example of this conditionally elusiv 55 HA 8,100 03/22/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 9,025 01/14/2022
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. AU-58 (PCGS). CMQ. 58 Stacks Bowers 9,600 11/21/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 9,600 06/18/2021
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 9,900 05/05/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 High Date, Wide Fraction, HM-1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. Only slightly more plentiful than the Close Fraction variety 58 HA 9,900 03/22/2021
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter-2. Rarity-4. Low Date, Close Fraction--Medallic Alignment--AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 10,800 08/25/2022
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 12,000 08/16/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. CAC. 58 HA 12,000 01/12/2024
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter-2. Rarity-4. Low Date, Close Fraction. AU-55 (NGC). CAC. 55 Stacks Bowers 13,200 08/17/2024
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. MS-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 18,000 06/13/2023
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. MS-62 (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 19,200 03/21/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 26,400 08/24/2022
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, MS64 NGC. 64 HA 36,000 08/14/2024
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS62+ PCGS. CAC. 62 HA 36,000 01/11/2024
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS62+ PCGS. CAC. 62 HA 38,400 05/03/2023
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 52,800 01/14/2022
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 120,000 08/25/2022
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7701
      Coin Date: 1839-O
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: O
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
      Mintage: 17,781
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Classic head gold quarter eagle
      Coinage Years: 1834-1839
      Mint Location: New Orleans
      Diameter: 18.2
      Fineness: 0.8992
      Weight (Grams): 4.18
      Designer: William Kneass
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom. Mint mark is positioned above the date.
      Reverse Description: An eagle with wings fully spread with a ribbon above its head bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery with "2 1/2 D." written as a fraction appears at the bottom.
      PCGS #: 7701
      NGC ID: 25G7
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