Diameter: 18.2 mm
Mintage: 112,234
Weight: 4.18 grams (64.50 grains)
Metal: 89.92% gold, 10.08% copper
Edge: Reeded
Designer: William Kneass
Category: Quarter Eagles ($2.50 Gold)
The first year of William Kneass’s Classic Head type, struck after the 1834 weight reduction. A popular first-year type coin; early Uncirculated pieces often show prooflike surfaces.
What’s It Worth?
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