coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 \ 1848 \ Dahlonega
The 1848 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, often referred to as the $2.50 gold piece, was minted in the United States, particularly notable for its production at the Dahlonega Mint. This coin features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The Dahlonega Mint, operational from 1838 to 1861, specialized in minting gold coins due to the Georgia Gold Rush, making the 1848 coin particularly significant to collectors due to its historical context and the limited number struck.
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United States of America 1848 Dahlonega Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1848 | Dahlonega |