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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 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $674.60 and $90,000.00. 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 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $674.60 and $90,000.00.

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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1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
Value Range: $675 - $90,000
$675 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1 MS
Value Range: $684 - $90,000
$684 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-7 MS
Value Range: $684 - $90,000
$684 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8 MS
Value Range: $684 - $90,000
$684 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
Value Range: $675 - $90,000
$675 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-3 MS
Value Range: $684 - $90,000
$684 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4 MS
Value Range: $684 - $90,000
$684 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-5 MS
Value Range: $684 - $90,000
$684 - $90,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-6 MS
Value Range: $684 - $90,000
$684 - $90,000

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1839 HM-1 $2 1/2 NGC AU58

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1835 $2 1/2 PCGS VF35

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