1861 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle AU-50 PCGS
Numismatic
1861 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle AU-50 PCGS
Struck in 0.900 fine gold, this 1861 Quarter Eagle represents a classic era of United States coinage. This specific coin has been graded in About Uncirculated 50 (AU-50) condition, preserving the intricate details of its mid-nineteenth-century design. Containing 0.1209 troy ounces of pure gold, the denomination carries a face value of two and a half dollars. This issue was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, which historically did not use a mint mark on its coins. A total of 1,283,788 of these Liberty Gold Quarter Eagles were minted in 1861, making it a fascinating artifact from a highly significant year in the nation's past.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| 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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