$2.50 Liberty U.S. Gold (1840-1907), Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), 0.1209 Troy Ounce Gold Content
The $2.50 Liberty U.S. Gold Coin, also known as the Quarter Eagle, is a remarkable piece of American history.
Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this gold coin is cherished for its timeless design and historical significance, making it a popular choice among collectors and investors.
Coin Highlights
- Mint Facility: U.S. Mint (Philadelphia Mint, Charlotte Mint, Dahlonega Mint, New Orleans Mint, and San Francisco Mint)
- Denomination: $2.50
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Date: 1840 – 1907
- Quality / Type: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Purity: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Metal Weight: .12094 Troy Ounces
Please Note: Year, mint, and variety selection are our choice based on limited inventory. Philadelphia Mint coins do not have a mintmark.
Additional Note: These coins are considered to be in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. However, the coins have not been professionally graded. Absent a professional grade, the condition of the coins will be evaluated at the sole discretion of Money Metals Exchange.
Design Features
- Obverse: Features Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” and 13 stars around her image.
- Reverse: Displays a heraldic eagle holding an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and strength. Only Variety 2 has the motto “In God We Trust” on a banner above the eagle, while Variety 1 does not.
Historical Information
The $2.50 Liberty Gold Coins were minted between 1840 and 1907 and struck at several U.S. Mint facilities, including the Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, and San Francisco Mints. Each coin represents a tangible piece of 19th-century U.S. history and reflects the craftsmanship of its time.
Why Choose the $2.50 Liberty Gold Coin?
- Timeless Design: A classic representation of American coinage.
- Historical Significance: A relic of 19th-century U.S. history.
- Investment-Grade Gold: Combines collectibility with historical gold melt value.
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