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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 6 distinct entries with CPG® values between $674.60 and $72,000.00. In 1834, a ribbon binding Liberty's hair, bearing the word LIBERTY, replaced the liberty cap. The

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 6 distinct entries with CPG® values between $674.60 and $72,000.00.

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.

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1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
Value Range: $675 - $60,000
$675 - $60,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS PL
Value Range: $1,980 - $72,000
$1,980 - $72,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head, HM-1 MS
Value Range: $684 - $45,000
$684 - $45,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head, HM-2 MS
Value Range: $684 - $45,000
$684 - $45,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head, HM-3 MS
Value Range: $684 - $45,000
$684 - $45,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head, HM-4 MS
Value Range: $684 - $45,000
$684 - $45,000

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1839 HM-1 $2 1/2 NGC AU58

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1835 $2 1/2 PCGS VF35

Buy Now: $1,550.00

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