1867 $2-1/2
DOLLARS
OR QUARTER EAGLE
PCGS Nos: 7805, 7893, 97893
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 3,200
Proofs: 50
Designer: Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: ±18
millimeters
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: 64.5
grains (4.18 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Significant examples:
Recent appearances:
Net Proof-60, finer quality, but rim
gouges. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Rarities
Sale", January 3, 2001, Lot 461, illustrated, not sold
AU-50, Lightly cleaned. Ex
- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 5985, not illustrated, sold for
$661.25
EF-40, Lightly cleaned. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s
"Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 5984, not
illustrated, sold for $379.50
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65.
The finest Proof example
graded by PCGS is a single PR-66.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo
example graded by PCGS is a single PR-67.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial
Coins" by Walter Breen
"The PCGS Population
Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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