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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Classic Head Gold (1834–1839) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $625.00 and $144,000.00.
In 1834, a ribbon binding Liberty's hair, bearing the word LIBERTY, replaced the liberty cap. The motto was omitted from the reverse. In 1840 a coronet and smaller head were designed to conform with the appearance of the larger gold coins.

Catalog Detail

  $2.50 Classic Head Gold (1834–1839) Value Range Favorite
$2.50 Classic Head Gold (1834–1839) Value Range  
1838 $2 1/2 MS
$625
-
$72,000
$625 - $72,000
1838 $2 1/2 HM-1 MS
$625
-
$72,000
$625 - $72,000
1838-C $2 1/2 MS
$4,750
-
$144,000
$4,750 - $144,000
1838-C $2 1/2 HM-1 MS
$4,750
-
$144,000
$4,750 - $144,000

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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Classic Head Gold (1834–1839) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $625.00 and $144,000.00.
In 1834, a ribbon binding Liberty's hair, bearing the word LIBERTY, replaced the liberty cap. The motto was omitted from the reverse. In 1840 a coronet and smaller head were designed to conform with the appearance of the larger gold coins.

Catalog Detail