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Obverse Description
Liberty is seen with a formal, or classic, hair style, facing left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date centered 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:
8240
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.8992
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1208 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1835
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
131,402
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1834-1839
Composition:
89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7693
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1835 $2 1/2 MS
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1835 $2 1/2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, AU50 NGC. CDN: $1,142.34 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 131,402. ...
$1,190
1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,680
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
$14,640
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 35, 230 finer (12/25). CDN: $862.59 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$885
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 45, 168 finer (11/25). CDN: $979.32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$1,020
1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. Wide A M. AU-53 (NGC).
$1,320
1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. Wide A M. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$720
1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. Wide A M. VF-25 (PCGS).
$840
1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. Wide A M. MS-62 (NGC).
$4,560
1835 $2 1/2 HM-3, R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/203). Mintage 131,402....
$870
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, MS63 NGC....
$8,400
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, MS65 PCGS....
$52,800
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, MS61 NGC....
$2,520
1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,280
1835 $2 1/2 HM-1, High R.5, VF30 NGC. ...
$900
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, MS60 NGC. The 1835 is a sleeper date among the Classic Head No Motto quarter eagles despite an adequ...
$2,400
1835 $2 1/2 PCGS/CAC F12
$525
1835 $2 1/2--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20....
$230
1835 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/133). NGC Census: (23/248). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 131...
$1,080
1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Stecher Collection. PCGS Population: 26 in 55, 90 finer. CAC: 5 in 55, 23 finer ...
$3,050
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