$2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle (Pre-1933, AU, Random Year)
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$2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle (Pre-1933, AU, Random Year)
.1209 oz Gold • Designed by Christian Gobrecht • Minted 1840–1907 • About Uncirculated Condition
- ✓ Contains .1209 troy oz of gold with .900 fine purity
- ✓ Designed by Christian Gobrecht — U.S. Mint’s 3rd Chief Engraver
- ✓ About Uncirculated (AU) condition — lightly circulated with excellent luster
- ✓ Pre-1933 U.S. gold — a tangible piece of American monetary history
- ✓ Struck at Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, or San Francisco Mints
- ✓ Affordable fractional gold ideal for collectors and investors alike
The $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle is one of the most historic and accessible pre-1933 U.S. gold coins ever produced. Minted from 1840 to 1907, this classic piece contains .12094 troy ounces of gold and features the timeless Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht. Its smaller denomination made it a popular coin for everyday transactions in the 19th century.
The obverse displays Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies. The reverse showcases a majestic heraldic eagle with a shield across its breast, clutching arrows and an olive branch — symbols of strength and peace. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the denomination “2½ D.” complete the design.
Each coin is preserved in About Uncirculated (AU) condition, exhibiting sharp detail and much of its original mint luster, with only minimal signs of wear. These coins survived the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, which led to the melting of millions of U.S. gold coins, making the surviving examples increasingly scarce and desirable.
A Piece of Early American Gold History
The Liberty Quarter Eagle series was struck during a time of great American expansion, from the California Gold Rush through the early 20th century. Many of the Charlotte and Dahlonega Mint issues, in particular, are prized by collectors for their rarity and Southern mint heritage. Each surviving example is a tangible relic from the nation’s pre-paper money era, where gold was true money in hand.
Key Features
- ✓ Contains .1209 oz of gold with .900 fine purity
- ✓ Designed by Christian Gobrecht, one of America’s early master engravers
- ✓ Minted 1840–1907 at five historic U.S. Mints
- ✓ About Uncirculated (AU) condition with light wear and strong luster
- ✓ Affordable entry into pre-1933 U.S. gold collecting
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Specifications
| Item Type: | Historic U.S. Gold Coin (Pre-1933) |
| Designer: | Christian Gobrecht |
| Years of Issue: | 1840 – 1907 (Random Year) |
| Denomination: | $2.50 USD (Legal Tender) |
| Mint Locations: | Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco |
| Actual Gold Weight (AGW): | .1209 Troy oz (3.76 g pure gold) |
| Total Weight: | 4.18 g (.900 fine gold, .100 copper) |
| Purity: | .900 fine (21.6 karat) |
| Diameter: | 18 mm |
| Condition: | About Uncirculated (AU) |
| Obverse: | Liberty wearing coronet with “LIBERTY,” encircled by 13 stars |
| Reverse: | Heraldic eagle clutching arrows and olive branch, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” & denomination |
| Packaging: | Protective flip or tube (multiples of 50) |
| IRA Eligible: | No – collectible vintage coin |