coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 \ 1849 \ Philadelphia
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagles are U.S. gold coins with a denomination of $2.50, minted from 1840 to 1907. The 1849 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, produced at the Philadelphia Mint, features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. This coin is noteworthy as it was part of the early series of gold coins minted in the United States, reflecting the era's design aesthetics and gold standard monetary policy. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, gold content, and the artistry of their design.
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1849-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1849 | Philadelphia |