Whitman Expo
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle 1840-1907 $2.50 Gold PR Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $542.06
Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Basic Information
GSID:
74139
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle
Denomination:
$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
1840-1907
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
4.18 gr
Weight:
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
18 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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