1834 Classic Head $2.50 Gold PR CAM Values

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$2.50 Classic Head Gold, Proof (1834–1839)

1834 Classic Head $2.50 Gold PR CAM Values

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1834 Classic Head $2.50 Gold PR CAM Values

Details

Obverse: Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered at the bottom.

Reverse: 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

197933

Coin Date:

1834

Denomination:

$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

unknown

Coinage Type:

Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years:

1834-1839

Composition:

89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Classic Head

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.8992

Weight:

4.18 gr

Weight:

0.1344 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.1208 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

18.2 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

William Kneass

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1834

Obverse Designer:

William Kneass

Reverse Lettering:

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

Reverse Designer:

William Kneass

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