coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Liberty Gold \ 1878 \ San Francisco
The 1878 Liberty Gold Two and a Half Dollar, also known as the quarter eagle, is a notable collectible coin minted in San Francisco. This coin features the iconic Liberty head design on the obverse and a perched eagle on the reverse. Due to its limited mintage and gold content, this piece is highly sought after by numismatists, particularly in higher grades of preservation. Collectors prize it for both its historical significance and intrinsic value as gold bullion.
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1878-S $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1878 | San Francisco |