1853 $2.50 Liberty Quarter Eagle Gold Coin - XF

1853 $2.50 Liberty Quarter Eagle Gold Coin - XF

The US Mint introduced the Liberty Quarter Eagle along with the $5, $10, and $20 Liberty Eagle gold coins as a tribute to America's development in the 19th century. 

Liberty Quarter Eagles were issued between 1840 and 1907 to fulfill the role of the $2.50 coins for widespread circulation. 

The remarkable design, signed by Christian Gobrecht, became an icon of numismatics and is regarded as the longest-lasting design, enduring for 67 years without changes.

Today, you can find 1853 $2.50 Liberty Quarter Eagle coins in Extremely Fine condition at SD Bullion. That means the coins may present signs of light wear and traces of the original mint luster. 

Coin Highlights

• Contains .12094 of actual gold content;

• Extremely Fine condition;

• Produced by the US Mint between 1840 and 1907;

• Pre-1933 Gold Coin;

• Holds a $2,50 face value and legal tender status;

• The obverse portrays the Liberty Head design;

• The reverse showcases the Heraldic Eagle.

The Design

The obverse portrays Lady Liberty’s effigy adorned by a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY.” Her bust is surrounded by stars representing the Thirteen Original Colonies and the year of mintage.

On the reverse, the Heraldic Eagle has outstretched wings, the national shield on its chest, arrows, and an olive branch on its talons.

Additional inscriptions are limited to the nation’s name and the coin’s face value.

Buy 1853 $2.50 Liberty Quarter Eagle Gold Coins - XF at SD Bullion

The Liberty Quarter Eagle Gold Coin is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.

Purchase the 1853 $2.50 Liberty Quarter Eagle Gold Coin - XF online from SD Bullion.

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