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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Classic Head Gold, Proof (1834–1839) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 15 distinct entries with CPG® values between $110,000.00 and $1,200,000.00. In 1834, a ribbon binding Liberty's hair, bearing the word LIBERTY, replaced the liberty cap.

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $2.50 Classic Head Gold, Proof (1834–1839) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 15 distinct entries with CPG® values between $110,000.00 and $1,200,000.00.

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. Proof examples of these early gold coins are extremely rare and highly sought by advanced collectors.

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1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head PR
Value Range: $110,000 - $270,000
$110,000 - $270,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head PR CAM
Value Range: $130,000 - $330,000
$130,000 - $330,000
1835 $2 1/2 PR
Value Range: $850,000 - $1,000,000
$850,000 - $1,000,000
1835 $2 1/2 PR DCAM
Value Range: $1,000,000 - $1,200,000
$1,000,000 - $1,200,000
1836 $2 1/2 PR
Value Range: $175,000 - $348,000
$175,000 - $348,000
1836 $2 1/2 PR CAM
Value Range: $200,000 - $450,000
$200,000 - $450,000
1838 $2 1/2 PR
Value Range: $300,000 - $456,000
$300,000 - $456,000
1839 $2 1/2 PR
Value Range: $175,000 - $175,000
$175,000 - $175,000

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1886-S $5 MS

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1902 $5 MS

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