Lot 60
1878 Liberty Head Eagle Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $450
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $500-700
Origin: San Francisco, U.S.A.
Denomination: 2 1/2 Dollars
Year: 1878
Mint: San Francisco Mint
Grade/Condition: F or VF
Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1878 at the San Francisco Mint, this Liberty Head Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin, often referred to as the Quarter Eagle, embodies the elegance and precision of late nineteenth-century American coinage. The obverse presents the familiar portrait of Lady Liberty, her hair gathered beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” surrounded by thirteen stars symbolizing the original states. On the reverse, the heraldic eagle stands proudly with wings outstretched, clutching arrows and an olive branch, a balanced emblem of national strength and peace. Believed to be in VF or F condition, the coin exhibits moderate circulation with well-defined major details and pleasing overall character.
Lot details
- Lot
- 60
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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