1831 $2 1/2 PR

Name: 1831 $2 1/2 PR
SKU: 8231

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz

$558.72

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Obverse Description

Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom.

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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8231

Designer: John Reich

Obverse Designer: John Reich

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1831

Reverse Designer: John Reich

Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.

Fineness: 0.9167

Weight (gr): 4.37 gr

Weight (oz): 0.1405 oz

Precious Metal Weight: 0.1284 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 18.2

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Coin Date: 1831

Denomination: $2 1/2

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 2–3 known

Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years: 1829-1834

Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper

PCGS #: 7686

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