1856-D $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle AU-53 PCGS
1856-D $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle AU-53 PCGS
In the decade preceding the American Civil War, the branch mint in Dahlonega, Georgia, produced gold coins in remarkably small quantities. Among these southern-minted issues is the 1856-D Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle, a coin of extreme scarcity that represents a fascinating chapter in American numismatics. Only 874 of these 2.50 dollar gold coins were struck at the Georgia facility in 1856. Carrying the distinctive 'D' mintmark, each coin was composed of 90 percent gold, containing just over 0.12 troy ounces of precious metal. This specific survivor has been certified in About Uncirculated 53 (AU-53) condition. To find a mid-nineteenth-century gold coin from this remote branch mint with such a low original production run is an exceptional occurrence for historians and coin enthusiasts alike.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1856 |
| Grade | PCGS |
| Legal-tender face value | 2 1/2 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.1209 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
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