coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ American Liberty Gold \ 1868
The 1868 American Liberty Gold coin, specifically the Two and a Half Dollar denomination, is part of a series of gold coins issued by the United States of America. Known as the Quarter Eagle, this coin features an image of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. Struck during a period when gold coins were commonly used in circulation, the 1868 Two and a Half Dollar is sought after by collectors for its historical significance and gold content. The coin is notable for its design by engraver James B. Longacre and is a key piece for collectors focusing on Civil War-era numismatics or American gold coins.
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1868 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1868 | Philadelphia |
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1868 $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1868 | Philadelphia |
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1868-S $2 1/2 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1868 | San Fransciso |