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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:
376898
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:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Classic Head
Variety 2:
HM-1
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
112,234
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
764686
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Coin Value History
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head, HM-1 MS
Value By Grade
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head, HM-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS60 NGC. ...
$2,379
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, AU58 NGC. Mintage 112,234....
$2,160
1834 $2 1/2 Classic, Small Head, HM-1, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 112,234....
$1,320
1834 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. HM-1, R.2....
$3,240
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS61 PCGS....
$2,880
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS65+ NGC....
$33,600
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$39,600
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, AU50 NGC. ...
$870
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/1). AU58. Mintage 112,234. ...
$1,680
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 112,234....
$1,020
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$3,301
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS63 NGC....
$5,520
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS61 NGC. Sharply struck with satiny brass-gold luster. The fields exhibit mild reflecti...
$3,000
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS65 NGC....
$27,600
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$24,000
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,840
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS63 PCGS. The HM-1 is the only Small Head variety of 1834, easily recognized by the fla...
$7,200
1834 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-2. Small Head. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$60,000
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS64+ NGC. ...
$15,600
Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $558 – $325,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
Worth: $558 – $95,000
1835 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $65,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
Worth: $558 – $110,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
Worth: $558 – $110,000
1837 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $623 – $66,000
1838 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $325,000
1838-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,800 – $120,000
1839 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $558 – $55,000
1839-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,200 – $85,000
1839-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,600 – $163,200
1839-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,375 – $155,000
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