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The Liberty Head $2.5 gold coin was a popular United States coin among collectors between 1840 and 1907. It was designed by the chief engraver at the U.S. Mint, Christian Gobrecht, and featured a full-length portrait of Lady Liberty facing left. The reverse featured a heraldic eagle, with shield and olive branches, in the center.
The Liberty Head $2.5 coin was one of the most widely produced gold coins in U.S. history. It was first issued in 1840 and was produced until 1907, when it was redesigned to feature a “Indian” Head design. The Liberty Head $2.5 coins were minted in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega and New Orleans, with the Philadelphia coins being the most common and the Charlotte coins being the rarest.
The Liberty Head $2.5 coin is composed of 90 percent gold, with the other 10 percent composed of copper. Its approximate weight was 4.18 grams, with a diameter of 18 millimeters. The coins have a ‘reeded’ edge, with ridges or grooves running along the edge of the coin.
There are several varieties of this Liberty Head $2.5 coin, including the Type of 1840, the Type of 1839 No Drapery, and the Type of 1891. The Type of 1840 is the most common and features a smaller portrait of Lady Liberty with no drapery, and a riband with the word “LIBERTY” engraven on it. The Type of 1839 No Drapery does not have the riband and is much rarer than the Type of 1840. The Type of 1891 is the final variety and has a much larger portrait of Lady Liberty and draperies around the back of her head.
Due to its age, the Liberty Head $2.5 gold coin is a highly sought after by collectors and investors alike. As such, its prices can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the variety, condition and date of the coin.
Overall, the Liberty Head $2.5 gold coin is an iconic and collectible U.S. coin that was produced for about 67 years. Not only is the coin valuable for its gold content, but also for its historic value.
The 1843-C Large Date, Plain 4 Liberty Head $2.5 coin, has a total mintage of 23,076, struck at the Charlotte, North Carolina mint, and engraved by Christian Gobrecht. Made of gold (.900) (.100 copper), weighing 4.18 grams, with a diameter of 18 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is a coronet head left with the date below and 13 stars around the rim representing the original 13 colonies. It reads “LIBERTY 1907”. The reverse is eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons. It reads “·UNITED STATES OF AMERICA· 2½ D.”.
| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 12 | $1,500.00 |
| 20 | $2,100.00 |
| 40 | $3,000.00 |
| 45 | $3,500.00 |
| 50 | $3,800.00 |
| 55 | $4,000.00 |
| 58 | $6,000.00 |
| 60 | $9,000.00 |
| 62 | $12,000.00 |
| 63 | $24,000.00 |
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