coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Liberty Gold \ 1848 \ Philadelphia
The 1848 Liberty Gold Two and a Half Dollar, also known as the Quarter Eagle, was minted in Philadelphia and features a design by James B. Longacre. This coin is part of a series of gold coins issued under the Liberty Head design, which was produced from 1840 to 1907. The 1848 issue is particularly notable due to its historical context, coinciding with the California Gold Rush, which significantly influenced gold coin production in the United States. Collectors value this coin for its rarity, historical significance, and its gold content.
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1848 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1848 | Philadelphia |
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1848 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1848 | Philadelphia |