coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Liberty Gold \ 1856
The 1856 Liberty Gold $2.50 coin, also known as the Quarter Eagle, is a notable collectible coin from the United States. Struck in 90% gold and 10% copper, it features a portrait of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. This coin is part of the Liberty Head series and is sought after by collectors for its historical significance and gold content. The 1856 date adds rarity, making it a desirable piece for numismatists focused on 19th-century American coinage.
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1856 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1856 | Philadelphia |
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1856 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1856 | Philadelphia |
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1856-C $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1856 | Charlotte |
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1856-D $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1856 | Dahlonega |
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1856-O $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1856 | New Orleans |
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1856-S $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1856 | San Fransciso |