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1837 $2 1/2 PR DCAM

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Melt Value (Gold): 0.121 oz +3.29%
$544.28
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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: 197936
Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1837
Reverse Designer: William Kneass
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 4.18 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.121 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 18.2
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1837
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2 known
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1834-1839
Composition: 89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
Rarity: 8
PCGS #: 800146
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1837 $2.50 PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. Breen-6145, Variety 18, JD-1, High R.7. ...
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