coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ $2.50 Liberty Gold \ 1883
The 1883 Liberty Gold $2.50 coin, also known as the Quarter Eagle, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre. On the obverse, it depicts Lady Liberty wearing a coronet, while the reverse showcases an eagle with a shield. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, with a total weight of 4.18 grams. The 1883 issue is part of a series produced from 1840 to 1907, making it a significant collectible for numismatists and enthusiasts of U.S. gold coins.
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1883 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1883 | Philadelphia |
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1883 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | $2.50 Liberty Gold | 1883 | Philadelphia |