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Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +2.62%
$427.91
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
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Obverse Description

Liberty with a bonnet, facing left, with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned 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: 72374
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D
Fineness: 0.9167
Weight (gr): 4.37 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1405 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1284 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 18.2
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Head Left, Small Size
Variety 2: 1829-1834
Coin Date: Capped Bust Quarter Eagle
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1829-1834
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
PCGS #: 7668
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Coin Value History
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
Value By Grade
Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +2.62%
$427.91
GSID:72374 PCGS:7668 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for Capped Bust Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Head Left, Small Size, 1829-1834 MS [Type]
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $750,000 $1,234
MS67 - $540,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

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$40,260
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1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$26,840
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1829 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$13,800
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$15,600
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$180,000
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1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 4,540....
1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 4,540....
$18,600
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1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4 -- Ex-Jewelry, Bent, Heavily Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 4,400....
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1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4 -- Whizzed -- NCS. AU Details....
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$7,200
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1829 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.4, MS65 Prooflike PCGS. ...
1829 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.4, MS65 Prooflike PCGS. ...
$144,000
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1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$252,000
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$16,200
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