$2.5 Gold Quarter Eagle Liberty Head - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)

### **$2.5 Gold Quarter Eagle Liberty Head - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)** **Please note, this coin displays damage from being part of a jewelry piece, so this will display damages including soldering, scratches, polishing, etc.** This **$2.5 Gold Quarter Eagle Liberty Head - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)** is a wonderful choice for any numismatic coin collector. The coin comes in **Ex Jewelry Condition**, and the [**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint) struck this with **4.18 grams** of **.900 fine gold**. This **[Liberty Head gold coin](file:///buy-gold/pre-1933/gold-liberty-head)** bears a face value of $2.5 US dollars. **[Pre-1933 gold coins](file:///buy-gold/pre-1933)** are widely considered valuable and are beloved for their numismatic value. Grab your **$2.5 Gold Quarter Eagle Liberty Head - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)** to keep growing your classic [**US gold coin**](https://www.usmint.gov/coins/precious-metal-coins/gold/?srsltid=AfmBOorD2kI8RJqjlRacqNPKGORAVJtdIll4rndIPlPo-msaqR0jvAvE) collection! When the Liberty Head gold coins were made, each denomination was aligned with the gold content at that time. The entire program was designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Chief Engraver of the US Mint from 1840-1844. This series gets its name from its coin design, featuring Lady Liberty wearing a coronet atop her head. Therefore, another common name for this type of coin is the Coronet Head. Most importantly, this $2.5 Gold Eagle is inherently connected to the [**California Gold Rush**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_gold_rush), the discovery of which is why so many different denominations of these gold coins were able to be injected into the economy. This historic event is why people collected this variety, often gifting them if they did not regularly use them in commerce. There are several key dates of Gold Liberty Head coins because many of these coins were lost due to Executive Order 6102 during the Great Depression. Therefore, although these coins feature damages, they still carry good value as numismatic pieces. The obverse of the Liberty Head gold coin features a bust of Lady Liberty on her left side encircled by 13 stars, symbolizing the original colonies of the New World. The reverse side shows the heraldic eagle design. This features a bald eagle bearing a US flag shield on its chest while holding a bundle of arrows and an olive branch. The face value is on this side. **Coin Features:** - **Ex-­Jewelry Condition**, which means the coin will display visible wear and tear including soldering and scratches, and it may be bent, extremely worn, cleaned/polished, or any other damages not listed here. - Contains 4.18 grams of .900 fine gold - Struck by the US Mint - Minted from 1840 - ­1907. Date, type, and mintmark will be chosen randomly based on availability - US Mint issue from the following mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, San Francisco, or Dahlonega. - Individual coins will come in protective plastic flips. - **Obverse:** Displays leftward facing portrait of rendition of Lady Liberty wearing a small crown with her name on it. Thirteen stars encircle this central image. Inscriptions: “LIBERTY” and the year of mintage. - **Reverse:** Features the heraldic bald eagle bearing a shield, olive branch, and bundle of arrows. Inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", “2 ½ D.”, and the mintmark if it is not from the Philadelphia Mint. The Gold Liberty Head coins are popular choices for collectors, so be sure to pick up this **$2.5 Gold Quarter Eagle Liberty Head - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)** if you haven’t already! Other coins you may also wish to add to your cart include the **[$1 Gold Liberty Head Type 1 - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)](file:///1-gold-liberty-head-type-1-ex-jewlery-random-year)**, **[$5 Gold Half Eagle Liberty Head](file:///5-gold-half-eagle-liberty-head-polished-or-cleaned-random-year)**, and **[$10 Gold Eagle Liberty Head](file:///10-gold-eagle-liberty-type-polished-or-cleaned-random-year)**. Once your order is confirmed, we will be happy to package it for safe delivery to your address. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns so our customer service representatives can assist.