1802/'1' BD-2 $2.50 Gold MS Values

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Melt: $600.90 (0.1284 oz Gold)

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1802/'1' BD-2 $2.50 Gold MS Values

Details

up This coin is made of 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $600.90

Obverse: Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.

Reverse: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.

Basic Information

GSID:

213449

Coin Date:

1802/'1'

Denomination:

$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

3,035

Coinage Type:

Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years:

1796-1807

Composition:

91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

BD-2

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9167

Weight:

4.37 gr

Weight:

0.1405 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.1284 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

20 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Robert Scot

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1802

Obverse Designer:

Robert Scot

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Robert Scot

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