1838 $2.50 (Proof)

Series: Classic Head $2 1/2 1834-1839

PCGS #:
7714
Designer:
William Kneass
Edge:
Reeded
Diameter:
17.50 millimeters
Weight:
4.18 grams
Mintage:
2
Mint:
Philadelphia
Metal:
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Auction Record:
N/A
Major Varieties

Current Auctions - PCGS Graded
Current Auctions - NGC Graded
For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - PCGS Graded
For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades Survival
Estimate
Numismatic
Rarity
Relative Rarity
By Type
Relative Rarity
By Series
All Grades 1 R-10.0 1 / 6 1 / 6
60 or Better 1 R-10.0 1 / 6 1 / 6
65 or Better 0 R-10.1 1 / 6 1 / 6
Survival Estimate
All Grades 1
60 or Better 1
65 or Better
Numismatic Rarity
All Grades R-10.0
60 or Better R-10.0
65 or Better R-10.1
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades 1 / 6
60 or Better 1 / 6
65 or Better 1 / 6
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades 1 / 6
60 or Better 1 / 6
65 or Better 1 / 6

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos Grade Image Pedigree and History
1 PR63 estimated grade

Harry Bass collection

#1 PR63 estimated grade

Harry Bass collection

Jaime Hernandez:

Some experts believe the $2.5 1838 Proof Quarter Eagle is unique. Walter Breen's Encyclopedia indicates "No Proofs Reported."

The only example reported was purchased by New York Gold Mart (Ron Karp) or by Goliad Corp. Then sold to Harry Bass in 1993.