1929 $2.50 Gold MS Values

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Melt: $498.59 (0.1210 oz Gold)

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1929 $2.50 Gold MS Values

Details

The 1929 is the final year of issue and greatly differs from the rest of the later date Indian Quarter Eagles. It is a true condition rarity compared to its series counterparts in gem grades. To add to this high grade scarcity is very satisfying luster, strike and color. Therefore if you come across any gorgeous high grade gems you will have to pay dearly but you will end up with a very special coin.

up This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $498.59

Obverse: The obverse features the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.

Reverse: The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.

Basic Information

GSID:

8614

Coin Date:

1929

Denomination:

$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

532,000

Coinage Type:

Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years:

1908-1929

Composition:

90% gold; 10% silver & copper

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

4.18 gr

Weight:

0.1344 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.121 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

18 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Bella Lyon Pratt

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1929

Obverse Designer:

Bela Lyon Pratt

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2 1/2 DOLLARS

Reverse Designer:

Beyla Lyon Pratt

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