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Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1208 oz
$525.65
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Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
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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. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date.

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: 72375
Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Designer: William Kneass
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, [Date]
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: 1834-1839
Coin Date: Classic Head Quarter Eagle
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1834-1839
Composition: 89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7691
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Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1208 oz
$525.65
GSID:72375 PCGS:7691 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $390,000 $1,234
MS67 - $330,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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