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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.
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:
8237
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1834
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
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
112,234
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7692
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Coin Value History
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
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1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$114,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$2,135
1834 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. Large Head, Wide A M. EF-45 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,342
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, AU58 NGC. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 112,234. ...
$2,074
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$19,520
1834 $2 1/2 Classic, Large Head, HM-2, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 112,234. ...
$1,708
1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-4, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$2,929
1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-4, R.4, MS63+ PCGS. ...
$10,370
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS60 NGC. ...
$2,379
1834 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-2. Small Head. AU-53 (NGC).
$1,320
1834 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. HM-1, R.2....
$3,240
1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-2, R.3, XF40 ANACS. Mintage 112,234....
$1,320
1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS65+ NGC....
$33,600
1834 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,200
1834 $2 1/2 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1092). PCGS Population: (13/843). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 112,...
$720
1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-2, R.3, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$132,000
1834 Classic Head $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC AG-03
$385
1834 $2 1/2 --Cleaned, Damaged, Scratched--ANACS. XF Details Net F15. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population (0/9). Mintage: 4,...
$276
1834 $2 1/2 Classic--Cleaned, Tooled--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. NGC Census: (0/826). PCGS Population (0/560). Mintage: 1...
$299
1834 $2 1/2 Classic VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/522). NGC Census: (5/792). Mintage: 112,234. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$575
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$207
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