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Proof-like surfaces.
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:
213910
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
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 #:
87692
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1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS PL
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1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS PL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$137,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
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Worth: $617 – $325,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
Worth: $617 – $95,000
1835 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $617 – $65,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
Worth: $617 – $110,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
Worth: $617 – $110,000
1837 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $682 – $66,000
1838 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $617 – $325,000
1838-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,800 – $120,000
1839 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $617 – $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
1834 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-2. Small Head. MS-66 PL (NGC).
$72,000
1834 $2 1/2 MS64+ Prooflike PCGS. CAC. HM-1, R.2. ...
$36,000
1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-2, R.3, MS63 Prooflike PCGS. ...
$8,700
1834 $2 1/2 MS64★ Prooflike NGC. CAC. HM-2, R.3. ...
$22,200
$2.50 1834 PCGS MS64+ PL CAC
$25,850
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