1859-D $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle MS-60 PCGS

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In the year 1859, the southern branch mint in Dahlonega, Georgia, produced an exceptionally small run of the Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle. With a total mintage of only 2,244 pieces, this gold coin represents a highly elusive moment in American numismatic history. Struck from 0.900 fine gold with a metal content of 0.1209 troy ounces, each coin carries the distinctive 'D' mint mark, signaling its origin in the historic Georgia gold belt. The obverse features the classic depiction of Liberty surrounded by stars, with the year 1859 inscribed below. The reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by the legend 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination '2 1/2 D.' representing its two and a half dollar face value. This specific coin has survived the generations in remarkable condition, certified by professional grading services at a Mint State 60 (MS-60) grade. Finding a mid-nineteenth-century gold coin from a specialized southern mint in uncirculated condition offers a fascinating glimpse into the pre-Civil War era of United States coinage.