1869 $2.50 Gold MS PL Values

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Melt: $611.46 (0.1210 oz Gold)

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1869 $2.50 Gold MS PL Values

Details

Proof-like surfaces.

down This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $611.46

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:

226275

Coin Date:

1869

Denomination:

$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

4,320

Coinage Type:

Gold Quarter Eagle

Coinage Years:

1839-1907

Composition:

90% gold; 10% silver & copper

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

Design Details

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1869

Obverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.

Reverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

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