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USA Gold 2 1/2 Dollars "Classic Head - Quarter Eagle" 1834 - 1839 KM# 56

USA 2 1/2 Dollars Classic Head - Quarter Eagle 1838 KM# 56 LIBERTY coin obverse
USA 2 1/2 Dollars Classic Head - Quarter Eagle 1838 KM# 56 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 1/2 D. coin reverse
Value $475 - $55K
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Obverse
Shows Liberty facing left, encircled by 13 stars
Lettering: LIBERTY

Reverse
Features a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 1/2 D.

Extended information
Year
1834 - 1839
Denomination
2-1/2 Dollars (Quarter Eagle)
Currency
Dollar (Quarter, Eagle)
Metal
0.899 Gold
Krause catalog
KM# 56
Weight
4.18 g.
Diameter
18.2 mm.
Thickness
1.3 mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Reeded
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Year
Mintage
Prices per year/grade
Prices per year/grade
1834
Mintage 112,200
Value
VF20: $475
XF40: $675
AU50: $965
MS60: $3.3K
1834 Proof
MintageInc. above
Value
PRF65: $27K
1835
Mintage 131,400
Value
VF20: $475
XF40: $675
AU50: $950
MS60: $3.2K
1835 Proof
MintageInc. above
Value
PRF65: $32K
1836
Mintage 548,000
Value
VF20: $475
XF40: $675
AU50: $940
MS60: $3.1K
1836 Proof
MintageInc. above
Value
PRF65: $29K
1837
Mintage 45,080
Value
VF20: $500
XF40: $800
AU50: $1.5K
MS60: $4K
1837 Proof
MintageInc. above
Value
PRF65: $35K
1838
Mintage 47,030
Value
VF20: $500
XF40: $625
AU50: $1.1K
MS60: $3.2K
1838 Proof
MintageInc. above
Value
PRF65: $30K
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