2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle"
United States · 1834–1839 · Silver
0.1210 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1834–1839 |
| Denomination | 2½ Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 silver and copper) |
| Gross weight | 4.18 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.1210 ozt (3.76 g) |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | William Kneass |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Liberty head left, ribbon in hair, 13 stars around
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
About this coin’s value
The 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle" contains 0.1210 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 4.18 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle"?
Each 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle" contains about 0.1210 troy ounces of pure silver — its 4.18 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle"?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.1210 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle" minted?
The 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle" was issued 1834–1839.
Who designed the 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle"?
The 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle" was designed by William Kneass.
How big is a 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle"?
It weighs 4.18 g and measures 18.2 mm across (gold (.900) (.100 silver and copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.