coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Liberty Gold \ 1878 \ Philadelphia
The 1878 Liberty Gold $2.50 coin, commonly known as the Quarter Eagle, was minted at the Philadelphia Mint. This collectible coin features a design by engraver James Barton Longacre, showcasing Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. It contains 0.1209 troy ounces of gold and is part of the larger series of gold coins produced by the United States, making it a popular item among numismatists and collectors due to its historical significance and gold content.
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1878 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1878 | Philadelphia |
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1878 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1878 | Philadelphia |