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Classic Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Classic Head 1834-1839

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $390.00
G4 $422.00
G6 $468.00
VG8 $546.00
VG10 $598.00
F12 $715.00
F15 $748.00
VF20 $780.00
VF25 $812.00
VF30 $845.00
VF35 $910.00
XF40 $1,020.00
XF45 $1,090.00
AU50 $1,310.00
AU53 $1,500.00
AU55 $1,810.00
AU58 $2,250.00
MS60 $3,250.00
MS61 $3,560.00
MS62 $4,750.00
MS63 $8,500.00
MS64 $12,200.00
MS65 $45,600.00
MS66 $66,000.00
AG3 CAC $468.00
G4 CAC $507.00
G6 CAC $562.00
VG8 CAC $655.00
VG10 CAC $718.00
F12 CAC $858.00
F15 CAC $897.00
VF20 CAC $936.00
VF25 CAC $960.00
VF30 CAC $998.00
VF35 CAC $1,080.00
XF40 CAC $1,230.00
XF45 CAC $1,280.00
AU50 CAC $1,580.00
AU53 CAC $1,800.00
AU55 CAC $2,180.00
AU58 CAC $2,700.00
MS60 CAC $3,900.00
MS61 CAC $4,280.00
MS62 CAC $5,700.00
MS63 CAC $10,200.00
MS64 CAC $16,800.00
MS65 CAC $54,000.00
MS66 CAC $72,000.00

Apr Data

961 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1839 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1. Rarity-4. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,920 05/07/2025
    1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. EF Details--Damaged (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 720 05/07/2025
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 3,360 05/06/2025
    1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-2, R.3, MS62 NGC. 62 HA 3,600 05/02/2025
    1834 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. HM-1, R.2. 62 HA 3,240 05/02/2025
    1839-C $2 1/2 HM-1, Winter-2, High R.3, AU58 NGC. 58 HA 10,200 05/02/2025
    1839 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.4, AU55 NGC. 55 HA 4,200 05/02/2025
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 38,400 04/30/2025
    1839-D $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, MS61 NGC. 61 HA 24,000 04/30/2025
    1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 840 04/23/2025
    1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-1. Head of 1835, Script 8. AU-53 (PCGS). 53 Stacks Bowers 1,170 04/09/2025
    1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-8. Rarity-2. Head of 1837, Block 8. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 720 04/09/2025
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-2, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (11/363). Mintage 17,781. 30 HA 2,880 04/06/2025
    1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC. 63 HA 14,400 04/03/2025
    1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-4. Rarity-1. Head of 1835, Script 8, No Berry. MS-63 (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 5,760 04/02/2025
    1835 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-2. Rarity-3. Wide A M. MS-62 (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 4,560 04/02/2025
    1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-8. Rarity-2. Head of 1837, Block 8. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. 61 Stacks Bowers 3,600 04/02/2025
    1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-7. Rarity-6. Head of 1837, Block 8. AU-50 (PCGS). 50 Stacks Bowers 1,800 04/02/2025
    1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/373). Mintage 547,986. 35 HA 816 03/12/2025
    1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-2, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 112,234. 45 HA 2,040 03/10/2025
    1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/110). Mintage 45,080. 45 HA 1,178 03/05/2025
    1834 $2 1/2 Small Head, HM-1, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 112,234. 45 HA 1,020 03/05/2025
    1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/140 and 0/3+). Mintage 47,030. 45 HA 960 03/05/2025
    1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-8. Rarity-2. Head of 1837, Block 8. EF-45 (NGC). 45 Stacks Bowers 900 03/05/2025
    1835 $2 1/2 HM-3, R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/203). Mintage 131,402. 40 HA 870 03/05/2025
    1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 45,080. 55 HA 2,160 03/02/2025
    1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-2, R.3, MS63 NGC. 63 HA 6,300 02/28/2025
    1839 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.4, AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 8,100 02/28/2025
    1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. 58 HA 2,760 02/28/2025
    1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, MS63 NGC. 63 HA 8,400 02/27/2025
    1834 $2 1/2 Large Head, HM-4, R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1). Mintage 112,234. 55 HA 2,760 01/19/2025
    1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 47,030. 53 HA 2,640 01/19/2025
    1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1, R.3, MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 6,900 01/17/2025
    1838-C $2 1/2 HM-1, R.4, AU58 NGC. 58 HA 17,400 01/17/2025
    1839-C $2 1/2 HM-3, High R.4, AU58+ NGC. 58 HA 11,400 01/17/2025
    1835 $2 1/2 HM-2, R.3, MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 52,800 01/15/2025
    1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. High Date, Wide Fraction. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 3,360 12/18/2024
    1836 $2 1/2 Script 8, HM-4, R.1, VF35 NGC. CAC. Mintage 547,986. 35 HA 841 12/16/2024
    1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8, R.2, MS62 NGC. 62 HA 4,320 12/13/2024
    1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. 58 HA 3,156 12/13/2024
    1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-1, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 547,986. 58 HA 1,742 12/09/2024
    1834 $2 1/2 Classic AU55 NGC. Mintage 112,234. 55 HA 1,453 12/09/2024
    1836 $2 1/2 Block 8, HM-8, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3 and 0/0+). Mintage 547,986. 45 HA 900 12/09/2024
    1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 47,030. 45 HA 900 12/09/2024
    1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 XF40 PCGS. Mintage 547,986. 40 HA 840 12/09/2024
    1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 XF40 NGC. Mintage 547,986. 40 HA 799 12/09/2024
    1836 $2 1/2 Script 8 XF40 NGC. Mintage 547,986. 40 HA 786 12/09/2024
    1837 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0 and 0/1+). Mintage 45,080. 30 HA 870 12/09/2024
    1838 $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/0 and 0/1+). Mintage 47,030. 30 HA 720 12/09/2024
    1839-O $2 1/2 HM-1, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2 and 0/1+). Mintage 17,781. 12 HA 1,560 12/09/2024
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7691
      Coin Date: Classic Head Quarter Eagle
      Denomination (Short): $2 1/2
      Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold
      Variety: Classic Head
      Variety 2: 1834-1839
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: Various
      Composition: 89.92% gold; 10.08% silver & copper
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Classic head gold quarter eagle
      Coinage Years: 1834-1839
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 18.2
      Fineness: 0.8992
      Weight (Grams): 4.18
      Designer: William Kneass
      Edge: Reeded
      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. Mint mark, if any, is positioned above the date.
      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.
      PCGS #: 7691
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