1797 $2 1/2 BD-1

Coin / United States of America / 1797 / Philadelphia / $2.50 Draped Bust Gold / $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars)

coinage-type Capped bust gold quarter eagle
desg MS
designer Robert Scot
diameter 20
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9167
material 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper
mintage 427
obverse-description Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
pcgs-link 7648
pcgs-number 7648
reverse-description The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
variety BD-1
weight-grams 4.37
year-display 1796-1807