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1842 $2 1/2

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $2,500.00
VF25 $2,880.00
VF30 $3,500.00
VF35 $4,000.00
XF40 $5,000.00
XF45 $5,620.00
AU50 $7,190.00
AU53 $7,810.00
AU55 $11,900.00
AU58 $15,000.00
MS60 $19,200.00
MS61 $24,000.00
MS62 $32,400.00
MS63 $46,800.00
VF20 CAC $3,120.00
VF25 CAC $3,310.00
VF30 CAC $4,200.00
VF35 CAC $4,800.00
XF40 CAC $6,000.00
XF45 CAC $6,500.00
AU50 CAC $8,560.00
AU53 CAC $9,380.00
AU55 CAC $17,400.00
AU58 CAC $20,400.00
MS60 CAC $26,400.00
MS61 CAC $30,000.00
MS62 CAC $42,000.00
MS63 CAC $60,000.00

Apr Data

56 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1842 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. 60 HA 15,275 01/12/2014
    1842 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 14,500 10/09/2017
    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 58 HA 9,900 01/27/2021
    1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 9,900 08/07/2020
    1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). CMQ. 55 Stacks Bowers 9,900 03/26/2024
    1842 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 9,106 09/12/2016
    1842 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 8,912 06/05/2011
    1842 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 8,418 06/17/2021
    1842 Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 8,108 06/29/2012
    1842 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 7,931 08/16/2015
    1842 $2 1/2 MS 58 American Numismatic Rarities 7,820 09/18/2005
    1842 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 7,638 04/28/2013
    1842 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 7,500 04/24/2021
    1842 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 7,475 10/16/2011
    1842 $2 1/2 NGC AU53 53 David Lawrence Rare Coins 7,250 10/24/2022
    1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. 50 Stacks Bowers 7,200 08/18/2023
    1842 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 7,050 07/13/2014
    1842 $2 1/2 MS 55 Ira & Larry Goldberg 6,900 05/25/2008
    1842 $2 1/2 MS 55 Ira & Larry Goldberg 6,612 06/02/2002
    1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. 45 Stacks Bowers 6,600 08/18/2023
    $2.50 1842 NGC AU53 53 Legend 6,169 05/25/2023
    1842 Liberty Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 6,081 11/16/2012
    1842 Liberty Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (NGC). 53 Stacks Bowers 5,951 08/07/2010
    1842 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 5,405 01/09/2017
    1842 $2 1/2 MS 50 American Numismatic Rarities 5,290 03/09/2004
    1842 $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. CAC. 35 HA 4,920 02/25/2022
    1842 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 4,888 01/12/2008
    1842 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. 45 HA 4,680 03/29/2018
    1842 $2 1/2 NGC XF45 45 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,600 07/21/2004
    1842 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. Richly detailed for the assigned grade, and faded luster glows from protected areas. Only moderately 40 HA 4,600 01/07/2006
    1842 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 4,560 04/26/2019
    1842 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. 45 HA 4,560 01/11/2019
    1842 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 4,094 07/15/2022
    1842 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. 45 HA 4,080 06/18/2021
    1842 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 3,995 09/12/2016
    1842 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 3,995 09/11/2016
    1842 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. 40 HA 3,819 11/15/2014
    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 35 HA 3,600 10/13/2021
    1842 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. The 1842 is one of many unheralded but rare issues within the Liberty Quarter Eagle series. A scant 40 HA 2,990 09/24/2005
    1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Edge Repaired (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 2,880 06/14/2023
    1842 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. 35 HA 2,875 08/15/2010
    1842 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. 35 HA 2,820 11/02/2016
    1842 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. This specimen boasts a low mintage of 2,823 pieces, and a much lower survival population in all grad 35 HA 2,760 09/16/2006
    1842 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. 30 HA 2,760 06/02/2008
    1842 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. 30 HA 2,640 09/06/2019
    1842 $2 1/2 XF40 PCGS. The 1842 is one of those dates 40 HA 2,415 11/23/2002
    1842 $2 1/2 MS 0 Stacks Bowers 1,840 01/26/2011
    1842 $2 1/2 --Rim Filed, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. 50 HA 1,610 08/02/2009
    1842 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. VF Details--Reverse Repaired, Cleaned (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,560 12/13/2023
    1842 $2 1/2 VF25 PCGS. A most difficult P-mint quarter 25 HA 1,092 11/07/2003
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7723
      Coin Date: 1842
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
      Mintage: 2,823
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty head gold quarter eagle
      Coinage Years: 1839-1907
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 18
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 4.18
      Weight (Ounces): 0.12094
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      PCGS #: 7723
      NGC ID: 25GG
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