1855-C $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle MS-62+ PCGS

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In 1855, the branch mint in Charlotte, North Carolina, produced a mere 3,677 of the Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle coins. Today, encountering an example from this incredibly small mintage in a highly preserved state is a notable event for numismatists. This 2.50 dollar denomination is struck in 0.900 fine gold, containing 0.1209 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse features the classic profile of Liberty, her hair secured in a bun with a coronet bearing her name, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the year 1855 positioned below. On the reverse, an eagle holds an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by the legend denoting the United States of America and the denomination. This specific specimen has been certified in MS-62+ condition, indicating it survived the decades with its original mint luster and design details exceptionally well preserved.