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PCGS Number: 87677 Coin Date: 1821 Denomination (Short): $2 1/2 Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold Desg: PR Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper Mintage: 4 known Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Capped bust gold quarter eagle Coinage Years: 1821-1827 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 18.5 Fineness: 0.9167 Weight (Grams): 4.37 Designer: John Reich Edge: Reeded 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. PCGS #: 87677 NGC ID: BFWE