1837 Proof Classic Head Quarter Eagle
Classic Head Quarter Eagle · 1834-1839
- Year / Mint 1837 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination $2.50
- Designer William Kneass
- Mintage —
- Melt Value ~$528.20
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF-60 | — | pending |
| PF-62 | — | pending |
| PF-63 | — | pending |
| PF-64 | — | pending |
| PF-65 | — | pending |
| PF-66 | — | pending |
| PF-67 | — | pending |
| PF-68 | — | pending |
| PF-69 | — | pending |
| PF-70 | — | pending |
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Classic Head Quarter Eagle (1834-1839)
- Denomination $2.50
- Designer William Kneass
- Composition 89.92% gold
- Metal content 0.1208 oz fine gold — about $530 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 4.18 g
- Diameter 18.2 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage —
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1837 Classic Head Quarter Eagle.
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