Liberty Head $2.5
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Spanning 1840 to 1907, the Liberty Head $2.5 catalog contains 193 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1874 Liberty Head $2.5 at just 20 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1854-S Liberty Head $2.5 at up to $700,000 in top grade.
Liberty Head $2.5 · All Strikes Mintage by Year
Peak 1.5MCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
About the Liberty Head $2.5
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Liberty Head $2.5 minted?
- The Liberty Head $2.5 was minted by United States from 1840 to 1907.
- How many Liberty Head $2.5 coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 11,924,376 Liberty Head $2.5 coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Liberty Head $2.5?
- Liberty Head $2.5 coins were struck with the following mintmarks: C, DA, O, S. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Liberty Head $2.5 made of?
- The Liberty Head $2.5 is made of gold (.900) (.100 copper), weighs 4.18 grams, and measures 18 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Liberty Head $2.5 worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $700,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.