Lot 267
1857 Liberty Head Eagle Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $650
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $800-900
Origin: New Orleans, U.S.A.
Denomination: 2 1/2 Dollars
Year: 1857
Mint: New Orleans Mint
Grade/Condition: F
Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.1 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1857 at the New Orleans Mint, this Liberty Head Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin, commonly known as the Quarter Eagle, offers a tangible link to one of the most storied branches of the United States Mint. The obverse features the dignified portrait of Lady Liberty, her hair neatly bound beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse bears the American eagle, wings spread wide as it grasps arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both national resolve and peace. Believed to be in F condition, the coin shows moderate wear from circulation, yet its principal design elements remain clear and appealing.
Lot details
- Lot
- 267
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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