1851-O $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle XF
Numismatic
1851-O $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle XF
Struck in 1851, this gold Quarter Eagle represents a fascinating chapter in American coinage from the era preceding the Civil War. Minted in New Orleans, as indicated by the 'O' mint mark, this coin is part of the classic Coronet Head series. With a limited mintage of only 148,000 pieces, it is a surviving witness to mid-nineteenth-century commerce. The obverse features the profile of Liberty, her hair bound in a coronet inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY', surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the year 1851 anchored at the bottom. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by the legend 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the '2 1/2 D.' denomination. Composed of 0.900 fine gold and containing 0.1209 troy ounces of precious metal, this coin is preserved in Extra Fine circulated condition.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1851 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | Extra Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 2 1/2 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.1209 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | NA mm |
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