coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ American Liberty Gold \ 1868 \ Philadelphia
The 1868 American Liberty Gold Two and a Half Dollar coin, also known as the quarter eagle, was minted in Philadelphia and is part of the Liberty Head design series. This coin features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a motto on the reverse. It is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 4.18 grams. The 1868 mintage was relatively low, contributing to the coin's desirability among collectors and its significance in the context of U.S. numismatics.
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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 |