coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) \ Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 \ 1871 \ San Francisco
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, worth $2.50, is a gold coin produced by the United States Mint, featuring a design by engraver James B. Longacre. The coin was minted from 1840 to 1907, with the 1871 issue produced specifically at the San Francisco Mint. The obverse depicts a profile of Liberty, while the reverse features an eagle with a shield, representing strength and freedom. Collectors often seek out specific mint marks and years for their rarity and historical significance.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1871-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | $2.50 (Two and a Half Dollars) | Liberty Head Quarter Eagles $2.50 | 1871 | San Francisco |