coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 \ 1859
The Liberty Head quarter eagle, valued at $2.50, was minted in the United States from 1840 to 1907. The 1859 edition features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. These coins are composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, contributing to their historical and collectible significance among numismatists. The 1859 quarter eagle is particularly sought after due to its limited mintage and the overall desirability of gold coins from the Liberty Head series.
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1859-- (Unknown) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1859 | Unknown |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1859 | San Francisco |
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United States of America 1859 Dahlonega Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1859 | Dahlonega |