1856 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle AU-55 NGC
Numismatic
1856 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle AU-55 NGC
In 1856, the Philadelphia Mint struck a run of 384,240 gold quarter eagles, each carrying a face value of two and a half dollars. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, this historic coin contains 0.1209 troy ounces of precious metal. It represents a classic era of American coinage, minted in the years leading up to the Civil War. The obverse features a profile of Liberty, her hair styled in a classic bun with loose curls cascading down her neck. She wears a coronet inscribed with the word LIBERTY, while the year 1856 is struck below the bust. This particular specimen has survived the generations in remarkable condition, certified by professional graders as Almost Uncirculated 55, which preserves the fine details of its mid-nineteenth-century design.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1856 |
| Grade | Almost Unc - 55 (NGC) |
| 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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