1830 $2.50 Capped Bust Gold Quarter Eagle MS-63+ PCGS

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In 1830, the Philadelphia Mint struck a remarkably small run of gold quarter eagles, totaling just 4,540 pieces. These early American gold coins represent a fascinating era of United States coinage, minted without any mint mark. This specific survivor has been certified in an exceptional state of preservation, graded as Mint State 63+ (MS-63+), making it an incredibly rare witness to the decade of the 1830s. The obverse showcases the classic Capped Bust design, a hallmark of early federal gold. On the reverse, the coin features the national eagle motif alongside the denomination of 2 1/2 Dollars, abbreviated as 2 1/2 D. With a metal content of 0.1209 troy ounces of gold, this coin stands as a beautifully preserved specimen of early American craftsmanship.