coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Draped Bust Gold \ 1797
Collectible coins, specifically in the context of the United States, include a range of historical and numismatic items. The $2.50 Draped Bust Gold coin, minted in 1797, is part of the early American gold coinage and features the iconic Draped Bust design by Robert Scott. This coin holds significance for collectors due to its rarity, historical context, and the challenges faced in early American minting practices. The Draped Bust series represents a formative period in U.S. coinage history, appealing to both numismatists and historians alike.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1797 $2 1/2 BD-1 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Draped Bust Gold | 1797 | Philadelphia |