What is the value of an 1852 US 2.5 Dollar gold piece?

Answer 1

Your coin is often called a Liberty Head quarter eagle. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be a C, D or O.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $180

Moderately worn - $222

Slightly worn - $288

Almost no wear - $359

Uncirculated - $426 to $10,860 depending on quality

"C" mint mark (Charlotte):

Moderately worn - $730

Slightly worn - $840

Almost no wear - $4,844

Uncirculated - $14,380 to $35,630

"D" mint mark (Dahlonega, GA):

Moderately worn - $940

Slightly worn - $1,110

Almost no wear - $7,170

Uncirculated - $20,630 to $30,550

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn condition - $186

Moderately worn - $270

Slightly worn - $330

Almost no wear - $997

Uncirculated - $5,810 to $12,030