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Pre-1933 Gold Coinage /
$2.50 Classic Head Gold (1834–1839) /
Classic Head Quarter Eagle Classic Head $2.50 Gold MS 1834-1839

Classic Head Quarter Eagle Classic Head $2.50 Gold MS 1834-1839

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$2.50 Classic Head Gold (1834–1839)

Classic Head Quarter Eagle Classic Head $2.50 Gold MS 1834-1839

Classic Head Quarter Eagle Classic Head $2.50 Gold MS 1834-1839

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Basic Information

GSID:

72375

Coin Date:

Classic Head Quarter Eagle

Denomination:

$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years:

1834-1839

Composition:

89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Classic Head

Variety 2:

1834-1839

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.8992

Weight:

4.18 gr

Weight:

0.1344 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

18.2 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

William Kneass

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, [Date]

Obverse Designer:

William Kneass

Reverse Lettering:

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

Reverse Designer:

William Kneass

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