coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 \ 1840 \ New Orleans
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, valued at $2.50, was minted in the United States from 1840 to 1907. The coin features a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht, showcasing Liberty's head on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The New Orleans Mint produced these coins, contributing to their collectible appeal, particularly in higher grades. The 1840 New Orleans quarter eagle is particularly sought after by numismatists due to its historical significance and relative rarity.
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1840-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1840 | New Orleans |