coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 \ 1851 \ Philadelphia
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagles, specifically the $2.50 denomination, were minted by the United States from 1840 to 1907. The 1851 issue was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and features a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht, showcasing a classic liberty head on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. These coins are sought after by collectors for their historical significance, gold content, and artistic design. The 1851 quarter eagle is particularly noteworthy, as it is part of the earlier series of coins that employed the Liberty Head motif, reflecting the numismatic trends of the period.
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1851-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1851 | Philadelphia |