Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coins were made from 1796 to 1929 with several different types as follows: --- Capped Bust to Right from 1796 to 1807 --- Capped Bust to Left in 1808 --- Capped Head to Left, large diameter from 1821 to 1827 --- Capped Head to Left, reduced diameter from1829 to 1834 --- Classic Head from 1834 to 1839 --- Liberty Head from 1849 to 1907 --- Indian Head from 1908 to 1929.
Lots of rare dates exist with all the early coins, before 1834, bringing thousands of dollars in even well worn conditions. Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coins are an exciting segment of the U.S. Gold market!
14 Star Reverse. Bright lustrous surfaces and a sharp strike on this very scarce early gold coin. Adjustment lines on the reverse are as made and typical for the date. Just 2,827 minted with an estimated 150 to 200 known.
Well detailed with pleasing antique gold surfaces.
Well detailed with lustrous surfaces.
Script 8. Well detailed with lustrous antique gold surfaces.
Block 8. More elusive than the Script 8 variety. This is an attractive example and high-end for the grade with a sharp strike and bright lustrous surfaces.
Block 8. Well detailed surfaces with a blend of yellow and orange hue.
Just 45,080 minted which is far fewer than the prior Classic Head $2 1/2 pieces of 1834 to 1836. This example has solid detail with yellow-gold surfaces and a touch of orange highlight.
Well struck and lustrous with pleasing surfaces. Just 27,021 minted which is by far the lowest mintage for a Classic Head $2 1/2 from the Philadelphia Mint.
Attractive antique gold shaded surfaces and a solid strike. A modest 18,140 pieces were minted with an estimated survival of 250 pieces, both certified and raw, according to PCGS.
The first New Orleans mint gold issue and the only 'O' mint in the Classic Head quarter eagle series. Just 17,781 made and the obverse mint-mark adds to this scarce issues popularity. This is a well struck example with problem-free lustrous surfaces.
Very attractive orange-gold surfaces exhibit remarkably few abrasions with none being major. The strike is much better than one would expect on an issue well known for weakness. Only 4,643 were minted and this issue is tough to locate in any grade. PCGS estimates a survival rate of 80 pieces including both certified and raw examples. None have been graded mint state by PCGS and only 4 coins have been graded mint state by NGC.
Small Date. This is the rarest Charlotte quarter eagle with just 2,988 pieces minted and an estimated survival of around 100 coins. All known examples have a prominent die break from the tip of Liberty's bust to the rim. This example is sharply struck on the obverse and well struck on the reverse with a bit of central softness that is always found on this date. The surfaces are coated with shimmering mustard-gold luster that has a distinct greenish hue. There are no heavy marks or surfaces problems, making this an exceptionally nice example for the grade!
Large Date. Scarce in any grade. PCGS estimating only 85 'Large Dates' exist in all grades both certified and raw and nearly 10 times as many 'Small Dates' exist. This example is well struck with lustrous original yellow-gold surfaces.
A better than average strike on an atypical problem-free planchet. The surfaces are lustrous with just a touch of wear. Only 19,460 minted. Ex. Pittman collection. A lofty grade with only 9 coins graded mint state at NGC.
D/D. Sharply struck with brilliant yellow-gold luster and just a touch of 'rub'. A tough coin in any grade with a mintage of only 19,303. At the mint state level, PCGS has graded just 12 'D' pieces and only a single 'D/D'. This AU-58 provides great eye appeal and super desirability!
Original lustrous surfaces that display remarkably few marks for the grade! 62,000 minted and quite scarce, particularly in mint state.
Well struck and nearly mint state with lustrous yellow-gold surfaces.
CAC. Brilliant and lustrous with a clean look for the grade. Marks are minor with none of significance. The strike is solid with some typical weakness common for the date. While available in lower grades, mint state pieces are quite scarce. Only 13 pieces have graded finer at PCGS, the highest being a single MS-64.
CAC. Well struck and attractive with original lustrous surfaces.
Well struck with satiny yellow-gold luster.