coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Liberty Gold \ 1850 \ New Orleans
The 1850 Liberty Gold $2.50, also known as the Quarter Eagle, is a notable collectible coin minted in the United States at the New Orleans Mint. This coin features the iconic Liberty Head design on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. As part of the Liberty series, the 1850 mintage reflects the gold standard of the era, with a composition of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 4.18 grams. The New Orleans Mint produced a limited number of these coins, making them sought after by collectors and numismatists.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1850-O $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1850 | New Orleans |