2 1/2 Dollars, Proof, United States, 1831

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One (1) 2 1/2 dollar coin, proof

Description (Brief)

United States, 1831

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Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty head wearing cap surrounded by 13 stars along coin edge.

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Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1831

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Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield on chest. Scroll above eagle.

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Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 2 1/2 D.

United States Mint, Philadelphia. Obverse: Capped head of Liberty facing left, stars around, date below. Reverse: Eagle, motto above, denomination below. In 1831, designer William Kneass extended his work (and the Mint its close collar) to quarter eagles in addition to half eagles. This Smithsonian 1831 proof quarter eagle and seven others are known.

Date Made: 1831

Mint: U.S. Mint, Philadelphia

Location: Currently not on view

Place Of Issue: United States

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Related Web Publication: http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/glossary.cfm

Related Publication: Glossary of Coins and Currency Terms

Credit Line: U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Mint

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0441.0236Catalog Number: 1985.0441.0236Accession Number: 1985.0441

Object Name: coinproof coin

Physical Description: gold (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 18.5 mm; 1/32 in x 23/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-2260-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1077128

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