1839 $2.50 Classic Head Gold Quarter Eagle MS-61 PCGS

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The year 1839 marked a significant transition in American gold coinage, serving as the final year of production for the Classic Head Quarter Eagle series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this 2.50 dollar denomination is composed of 90 percent pure gold, containing 0.1209 troy ounces of precious metal. The Philadelphia issue of this year is characterized by the absence of a mintmark, a standard practice for the mother mint during this era. Only 27,021 of these gold pieces were originally minted, making survivors of this issue particularly notable. This specific specimen has survived the intervening decades in remarkable condition, earning a certified grade of Mint State 61 (MS-61). Its preservation allows observers to appreciate the distinct artistry of the Classic Head design, which defined the look of United States gold denominations during the mid 1830s before making way for subsequent designs.