1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head PR

Name: 1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head PR
SKU: 8238

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Gold): 0.1208 oz +1.69%

$521.17

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Obverse Description

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 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: 8238

Designer: William Kneass

Obverse Designer: William Kneass

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1834

Reverse Designer: William Kneass

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

Fineness: 0.8992

Weight (gr): 4.18 gr

Weight (oz): 0.1344 oz

Precious Metal Weight: 0.1208 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 18.2

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Variety: Classic Head

Coin Date: 1834

Denomination: $2 1/2

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: unknown

Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years: 1834-1839

Composition: 89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper

PCGS #: 7710

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