Diameter: 18 mm
Mintage: Proof only, fewer than 20 known
Weight: 4.18 grams (64.50 grains)
Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Category: Quarter Eagles ($2.50 Gold)
Known as the “Little Princess,” the 1841 is a prime rarity of the series — no business strikes are recorded and only a tiny number of Proof-style examples exist, making it one of the most famous of all quarter eagles.
What’s It Worth?
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