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$2.50 Classic Head Gold (1834-1839)

Classic Head Quarter Eagle General Grading Standards
F-12 Fine - LIBERTY on headband legible and complete. Curl under ear outlined but no detail.
VF-20 Very Fine - LIBERTY plain, detail in hair curl.
EF-40 Extremely Fine - Small amount of wear on top of hair and below L in LIBERTY. Wear evident on wing.
AU-50 About Uncirculated - Trace of wear on coronet and hair above ear.
AU-55 Choice About Uncirculated - Evidence of friction on design high points. Some of original mint luster present.
MS-60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Impaired luster possible.
Designer: William KneassContent: 90% gold 10% other
Diameter: 17.5 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Weight: 4.18 grams 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
1834112,234About 10
1835131,402About 10
1836547,986About 10
183745,080About 10
183847,030Unknown
1838-C7,8800
183927,021About 10
1839-C18,1400
1839-D13,6740
1839-O17,7810

Mint Mark Legend:

On the obverse above the date.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present
CCharlotte, NC (gold coins only)1838-1861
DDahlonega, GA (gold coins only)1838-1861
ONew Orleans, LA1838-1861; 1879-1909


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