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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.
Book Reference
Designer: John Reich. Weight: 4.37 grams. Composition: .9167 gold, .0833 silver and copper (net weight .14131 oz. pure gold). Diameter: Approximately 18.2 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mint: Philadelphia.
Key to Collecting: Quarter eagles of the 1829 to 1834 style, with smaller diameter, are significantly more available than those of the earlier type. All dates within this range are rare, and if choice and attractive any given coin is of commanding importance. Mint State coins are hard to find, and when seen are usually MS-60 to MS-62, some of which have moved up from AU listings of a generation ago. Circulated coins constitute the majority of examples of this type, typically in AU grade, but EF pieces come up for sale as well. Scarcely anything lower is to be found in the marketplace.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: The sharpness of strike is generally not as satisfactory on this issue as on the preceding, especially on the portrait of Liberty, but other areas should be checked as well. Luster is often dull or unsatisfactory. Finding a really choice piece will be a great challenge.
Proof Coins: Proofs were minted of the various years, but in small quantities. Examples are rare.
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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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$750,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $540,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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Worth: $6,600 – $480,000
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Worth: $5,200 – $645,000
1830 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1831 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $625,000
1832 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $132,000
1833 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $5,200 – $225,000
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust MS
Worth: $26,000 – $360,000
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$14,030
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS63 NGC. ...
$34,160
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS64 NGC. ...
$40,260
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$26,840
1829 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$13,800
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, AU58 NGC....
$15,600
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust, BD-1, R.6, MS61 PCGS....
$180,000
1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 4,540....
$18,600
1832 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4 -- Ex-Jewelry, Bent, Heavily Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF20. Mintage 4,400....
$4,200
1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4 -- Whizzed -- NCS. AU Details....
$7,200
1829 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.4, MS65 Prooflike PCGS. ...
$144,000
1830 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$252,000
1831 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, MS60 NGC. ...
$16,200
1829 $2 1/2 BD-1, High R.4 -- Rim Filed, Damaged -- NCS. XF Details. ...
$4,320
$5,015
1831 $2 1/2 Quarter Eagle Struck on a Dime Planchet Good 6 NGC. ...
$46,000
1829 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS. Breen-1, Breen-6132, Bass-3026, R.4. William Kneass modified the quarter eagle design this year, per...
$316,250
1834 $2 1/2 No Motto Capped Bust AG3 ANACS....
$201
1833 $2 1/2
$2,875
1829 $2 1/2 PCGS AU53 (OGH)
$16,500
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