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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. Mint mark is positioned above the date.
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:
226383
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
HM-2
Coin Date:
1839-C
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
18,140
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
764798
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Coin Value History
1839-C $2 1/2 HM-2 MS
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1839-C $2 1/2 HM-2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$122,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $89,500 | $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 |
Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]
![Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head, 1834-1839 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1836-2-50-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $571 – $325,000
1834 $2 1/2 Classic Head MS
Worth: $571 – $95,000
1835 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $571 – $65,000
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 MS
Worth: $571 – $110,000
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 MS
Worth: $571 – $110,000
1837 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $636 – $66,000
1838 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $571 – $325,000
1838-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,800 – $120,000
1839 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $571 – $55,000
1839-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $85,000
1839-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,600 – $163,200
1839-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,375 – $155,000
1839-C Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2, Winter-1. Rarity-6. MS-62 (PCGS).
$48,000
1839-C $2 1/2 HM-2, R.6, AU53 NGC. The 1839-C issue is the fourth rarest date in the entire Classic Head quarter eagle seri...
$5,040
1839-C $2 1/2 HM-2, R.6, VF30 PCGS. A rare die combination for this early Charlotte issue. The mintmark is positioned over ...
$4,320
1839-C $2 1/2 HM-2, R.6, MS62 NGC. ...
$50,400
1839-C $2 1/2 HM-2, R.6, MS62 NGC. ...
$55,200
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