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2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" , United States
1821-1827

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Bust with cap on head left, 13 stars around
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY 1826
Engravers:
John Reich
Reverse
Description:
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, motto above
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM 2 ½ D.
Engravers:
John Reich
Specifications
- Weight4.37g
- Diameter18.5mm
- CompositionGold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound
- TechniqueMilled
- Value2½ Dollars
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1821 ~ 1827
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