1807 $2 1/2

Coin / United States of America / $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) / $2.50 Draped Bust Gold / 1807 / Philadelphia

Country United States of America
Year 1807
Serie $2.50 Draped Bust Gold
Denomination $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars)
Mint Philadelphia
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 6,812
ngc-id BFVY
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 7656
pcgs-number 7656
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.
weight-grams 4.37
year-display 1796-1807