1862 $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details

### **1862 $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details** **Please note coin is improperly cleaned. Label and certification number may vary.** Add a piece of Civil War-era Americana to your numismatic collection with the **1862 $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin, graded AU Details by NGC**. Struck by the United States Mint during one of the most pivotal years in American history, this classic gold coin contains 0.1209 troy ounces of .900 fine gold and features the timeless Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht. The [**Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933/liberty-head/2-5-dollar) ran from 1840 to 1907 and was one of the most enduring denominations in U.S. coinage. Coins from the early 1860s are particularly prized due to their production during the American Civil War, a time when gold coins were increasingly hoarded or melted, resulting in lower survival rates. The 1862 issue saw a modest mintage of just 98,508 pieces, making it a desirable date for collectors seeking pre-1870 U.S. gold. this coin stands as a tangible artifact from a turbulent and transformational era in American history. Whether you're building a type set, focusing on Civil War issues, or simply looking for historical gold at a more accessible price point, this piece delivers both numismatic and bullion value. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded as AU Details by NGC** - Contains 0.1209 troy oz of 0.900 fine gold - Denomination: $2.50 - Proudly minted by the [**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/royal-canadian-mint%3Fin_stock_only=1&order=price&dir=ASC&currentPage=1&perPage=72) - Securely housed in an official NGC holder - **Obverse:** Dominated by the graceful effigy of Lady Liberty donning a coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY," surrounded by 13 stars, symbolizing the original American colonies. The date, 1852, is finely inscribed below. - **Reverse:** Illustrates a stately bald eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, emblematic of peace and power. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “2 ½ D.” signify the coin’s denomination and nation of origin. Honor the legacy of a nation in conflict and transformation with the **1862 $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details -** a Civil War-era relic of rare beauty and enduring value. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact one of our [**customer service**](file:///contacts)representatives. **You may also like:** - [**1874 $3 Indian Princess Head Gold Coin NGC AU Details**](file:///1874-3-indian-princess-head-gold-coin-ngc-au-details) - [**1908 $2.5 Indian Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC MS 64**](file:///1908-2-5-indian-head-quarter-eagle-gold-coin-ngc-ms-64) - [**1909-O $5 Indian Head Half Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details**](file:///1909-o-5-indian-head-half-eagle-gold-coin-ngc-au-details)