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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:
197933
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:
Proof
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Classic Head
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unknown
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
87710
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