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1848 $2 1/2

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
F12 $505.00
F15 $715.00
VF20 $1,020.00
VF25 $1,090.00
VF30 $1,250.00
VF35 $1,440.00
XF40 $1,560.00
XF45 $2,000.00
AU50 $2,750.00
AU53 $3,500.00
AU55 $4,380.00
AU58 $5,620.00
MS60 $6,250.00
MS61 $6,880.00
MS62 $8,750.00
MS63 $16,200.00
MS64 $30,000.00
F12 CAC $593.00
F15 CAC $858.00
VF20 CAC $1,230.00
VF25 CAC $1,280.00
VF30 CAC $1,500.00
VF35 CAC $1,720.00
XF40 CAC $1,880.00
XF45 CAC $2,380.00
AU50 CAC $3,300.00
AU53 CAC $3,750.00
AU55 CAC $5,000.00
AU58 CAC $6,500.00
MS60 CAC $7,500.00
MS61 CAC $8,250.00
MS62 CAC $10,500.00
MS63 CAC $19,400.00

Apr Data

86 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 3,840 06/14/2023
    1848 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/53). PCGS Population: (4/65). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 6,500. 40 HA 1,140 09/21/2022
    1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 3,720 02/25/2022
    1848 $2 1/2 VF35 NGC. Population reports indicate all 1848 quarter eagles are scarce, although the regular issue is clearly 35 HA 1,260 02/06/2022
    1848 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. An underrated Philadelphia issue from a low mintage of only 6,500 pieces, seldom offered in any grad 53 HA 3,720 10/13/2021
    1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 5,760 06/11/2021
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/37). NGC Census: (6/41). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,50 50 HA 2,640 03/22/2021
    1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. 53 Stacks Bowers 5,760 08/14/2019
    1848 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. 63 HA 12,000 01/10/2019
    1848 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 2,400 11/03/2017
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. 50 HA 2,115 11/02/2016
    1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 3,408 09/12/2016
    1848 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 4,935 09/12/2016
    1848 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 1,998 09/11/2016
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 1,998 07/10/2016
    1848 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. 60 HA 4,406 07/10/2016
    1848 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 4,465 06/12/2016
    1848 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Gold CAC. 55 HA 5,640 09/20/2015
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 2,585 03/02/2014
    1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 2,350 08/10/2013
    1848 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 4,994 12/02/2012
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. 50 HA 1,762 10/21/2012
    1848 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 2,530 06/03/2012
    1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 2,760 06/03/2012
    1848 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH--Second Generation. 61 Stacks Bowers 6,282 03/23/2012
    1848 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 3,220 10/16/2011
    1848 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 4,298 08/19/2011
    1848 $2 1/2 --Obverse Repaired, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. 50 HA 632 02/06/2011
    1848 $2 1/2 MS 53 Stacks Bowers 1,382 01/26/2011
    1848 $2 1/2 MS 0 Stacks Bowers 690 01/11/2011
    1848 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 3,220 12/05/2010
    1848 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 4,446 11/05/2010
    1848 Liberty Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 5,092 08/07/2010
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. 50 HA 2,176 03/28/2010
    1848 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 4,888 02/07/2010
    1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,495 08/02/2009
    1848 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/9). PCGS Population (1/5). Mintage: 7,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in 61 HA 4,070 05/24/2009
    1848 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,610 02/08/2009
    1848 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 5,750 01/11/2009
    1848 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 6,900 09/21/2008
    1848 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/47). PCGS Population (8/38). Mintage: 7,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin i 45 HA 920 07/08/2008
    1848 $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. 30 HA 978 06/02/2008
    1848 $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. 60 HA 4,312 01/12/2008
    1848 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 8,050 01/12/2008
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 2,185 11/30/2007
    1848 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 4,888 07/13/2007
    1848 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Ex: Bowers and Merena Reference Collection. Peripheral luster enhances the eye appeal of this Choice 45 HA 2,530 03/17/2007
    1848 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. Ex: Richmond Collection. NGC Census: (6/39). PCGS Population (8/37). Mintage: 7,400. Numismedia Wsl. 45 HA 862 01/08/2007
    1848 $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. This still-lustrous quarter eagle is yellow-gold with a touch of jade in the fields. Well struck and 53 HA 2,070 01/06/2007
    1848 $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. This yellow-gold representative is lustrous for the grade, and the strike is good despite some softne 50 HA 1,955 01/06/2007
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7748
      Coin Date: 1848
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% silver & copper
      Mintage: 6,500
      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 #: 7748
      NGC ID: 25H9
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