coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Liberty Gold \ 1856 \ San Fransciso
The 1856 Liberty Gold $2.50 coin, also known as the Quarter Eagle, was minted in the United States at the San Francisco Mint. This coin features the iconic Liberty head design on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. As a collectible, its rarity, condition, and historical context contribute to its value among numismatists. The San Francisco Mint produced these coins as part of a larger series of gold coins in the mid-19th century, reflecting the era's gold rush and economic growth.
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1856-S $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1856 | San Fransciso |