Whitman Expo
1851-D $2.50 Gold MS Values
Details
Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Basic Information
GSID:
8366
Coin Date:
1851-D
Denomination:
$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mintage:
11,264
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Mint Mark:
D
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
4.18 gr
Weight:
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
