coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 \ 1856
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, commonly referred to as the $2.50 gold piece, was minted by the United States from 1840 to 1907. The 1856 issue features the iconic Liberty design by James B. Longacre, showcasing a profile of Liberty on the obverse, with a wreath and the denomination on the reverse. These coins are popular among collectors due to their historical significance and gold content, making them valuable both numismatically and as precious metal. The 1856 date is particularly sought after, as it falls within a period of intricate design and notable minting practices.
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1856-- (Unknown) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | Unknown |
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1856-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | New Orleans |
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1856-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | Philadelphia |
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1856-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | Philadelphia |
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1856-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | San Francisco |
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United States of America 1856 Charlotte Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | Charlotte |
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United States of America 1856 Dahlonega Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | Dahlonega |
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United States of America 1856 N/A Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1856 | N/A |