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1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +0.83%
$558.70
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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: 8239
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1834
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: Proof
Diameter: 18.2
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Capped Bust
Coin Date: 1834
Denomination: $2 1/2
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1–2 known
Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years: 1829-1834
Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
Rarity: H7
PCGS #: 7689
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1284 oz +0.83%
$558.70
GSID:8239 PCGS:7689 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR63 CAC $633,500 $1,234
PR63 - $528,000 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234

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1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust PR62 PCGS. BD-1, JD-1, High R.7. ...
1834 $2 1/2 Capped Bust PR62 PCGS. BD-1, JD-1, High R.7. ...
$384,000
Sold 1/5/2023
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1909-O $5 MS
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