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

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Bust with cap on head left, 13 stars around
Latin
LIBERTY 1831
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, motto above
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM 2 ½ D.
Specifications
- Weight4.37g
- Diameter18.2mm
- CompositionGold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound
- TechniqueMilled
- Value2½ Dollars
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