1829 $2.50 (Regular Strike)

Series: Capped Bust $2 1/2 1808-1834

PCGS MS67

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PCGS MS65

PCGS MS64+

PCGS #:: 7669

Designer:: William Kneass

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.20 millimeters

Weight:: 4.37 grams

Mintage:: 3,403

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper

Auction Record:: $316,250 • MS67 • 08-14-2006 • Heritage Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	115	R-7.8	3 / 6	7 / 12
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	4 / 6	9 / 12 TIE
65 or Better	8	R-9.6	3 / 6	8 / 12

Survival Estimate
All Grades	115
60 or Better	50
65 or Better	8

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.8
60 or Better	R-8.5
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 6
60 or Better	4 / 6
65 or Better	3 / 6

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	7 / 12
60 or Better	9 / 12 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 12

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2006:5423, $316,250
2	MS65 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 1/1997:291 - Stack's 7/2008:2331 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2053, $105,750
2	MS65 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 1/1997:291, $23,650
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 PCGS grade
4	MS64 estimated grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2006:5423, $316,250

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 1/1997:291 - Stack's 7/2008:2331 - Larry Hanks (as agent?) - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2053, $105,750

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 1/1997:291, $23,650

#4 MS64 PCGS grade

#4 MS64 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88): Although sometimes lumped together with the type issued from 1821 to 1827, the quarter eagles from 1829 to 1834 are a distinctly different type. The diameter is smaller and the thickness has been correspondingly increased. The borders are beaded and the head of Liberty has also been modified. The 1829, despite the fact it has the lowest mintage of the type, is the most common date and the most easily obtainable in gem condition since some were undoubtedly saved as souvenirs of the first year of a new design.

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