Gold 2 1/2 dollar, United States, 1834. 2013.30.1

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Obverse: (13 stars)/ 1834 - Capped bust of Liberty to l.

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Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ 2 1/2 D. - Eagle with shield on breast; carrying three arrows and laurel branch; with banner above, reading E PLURIBUS UNUM

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.366
- Diameter (in mm): 18
Shape: Round

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date: 1834
Date on Object
- Date: 1834
Denomination: 2 1/2 dollar
Material: Gold
Geographic
- Region: United States
Edge
- Description: reeded

References

Reference: Breen 1
Reference: Breen Encyclopedia.6137
Reference: Bass-Dannreuther BD-1
Reference: Garrett-Guth p.53

Administrative History

Identifier: 2013.30.1
Department: North American
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

Proof. Quarter Eagle.

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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