1856-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Liberty Head Quarter Eagle · 1840-1907
- Year / Mint 1856 · C (Charlotte)
- Denomination $2.50
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Mintage 7,913
- Melt Value ~$485.00
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| AU50 | $8,500 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-10-24.
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Liberty Head Quarter Eagle (1840-1907)
- Denomination $2.50
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Composition 90% gold
- Metal content 0.121 oz fine gold — about $485 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 4.18 g
- Diameter 18 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 7,913
- Mint mark C
History
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