US Gold $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle VF Random Date
Serving Collectors and Investors for Over 50 Years. Coin Design Obverse: Liberty was designed with a coronet and smaller head Reverse: Eagle with outstretched wings Coin Artist Obverse and Reverse: Christian Gobrecht (1785 - 1844) VF Condition The coins being offered in this listing are in "Very Fine" condition, which is often abbreviated by numismatists as simply VF. Coins that grade VF show moderate amounts of wear with some loss of detail on the highest points. However, all major design elements are fully intact including the rims, date, and all lettering. If a coin had been plucked out of everyday circulation, there's an excellent chance it would have been in Very Fine condition. When purchasing "Random Dates" you can expect to receive dates and types of our choice, depending upon current stock on hand. This listing uses "Reference Images" The "Reference Images" used in this listing Description were created by Liberty Coin for reference only to depict the quality of the item you will receive. You will NOT receive the exact item that was photographed to create the Reference Images.
However, the actual item you will receive is guaranteed to be similar to that shown and exactly as described. Coins were produced for each date within the range, although two dates are known in proof format only. The large number of circulation strikes spans five different mint facilities and includes issues that range from widely available to extremely rare.
The design for the Liberty Quarter Eagle was created by Christian Gobrecht. He had worked for the United States Mint since the mid-1820's, become the Assistant Engraver in 1835, and eventually Chief Engraver in 1840. His design for the quarter eagle had previously been introduced on the two larger gold denominations. The design first appeared on the eagle in 1838, followed by the half eagle in 1839. The obverse features the head of Liberty, facing left. She wears a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and her hair is tied in a knot. Completing the design are thirteen stars placed evenly around the image and the date positioned below the truncation of the neck.
The reverse design features a bald eagle, with roughly the same appearance as the previous type. The eagle has a shield at its breast and its talons grasp an olive branch and three arrows.
The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around, and the denomination 2 1/2 D. Two large dots separate the denomination from the rest of the lettering. Compared to the previous type, the eagle and lettering are larger in size, leaving less open space in the fields. Unlike the larger gold denominations that employed the same design, the Liberty Quarter Eagle did not see the addition of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST following the Civil War. The only alteration to the design during its lengthy run would occur in 1859 when a new reverse hub was adopted featuring smaller lettering and arrowheads.
During 1859, 1860, and 1861, quarter eagles may be encountered with either the old or new reverse. The old reverse is always the less available of the two, and those struck with the old reverse in 1860 and 1861 are quite scarce, especially in high grades. Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, San Francisco. The Date your Order is placed is considered Day Zero (0).If you need to change the Address you need to cancel your order and place a new order using the correct address. We reserve the right to make Carrier and Service Level selection based upon operating conditions and order size, weight, destination and value. We are unable to accommodate requests for specific Carriers. We are not responsible for Carrier Delays due to operating issues such as bad weather, mechanical failures, or other service level disruptions. If your package has been Confirmed as Delivered by the Carrier, but you do not believe you received the package, please contact the Carrier directly.
Bullion coins, bars and rounds are mass-produced and are not manufactured to the same quality standards as Collector Coins. Listed prices for bullion products are firm and not negotiable. Prices will change with movements in the spot price of the underlying metal while precious metals markets are open. When purchasing "Random Brand" items you can expect to receive Brands and Design of our choice, based on inventory on hand when your order is fulfilled. Our inventory is located in a secure location with limited access. We cannot accommodate requests to search for specific Brands. When purchasing "Random Date" coins, you can expect to receive Dates and Mintmarks of our choice, depending upon current stock on hand. We cannot accommodate requests to search for specific Dates. Pre-Owned Vintage US Mint Products. Except for current year products, nearly all of our US Mint products have been previously owned. Unless otherwise disclosed, all of our US Mint products come with their complete original packaging.
We inspect all pre-owned US Mint products prior to offering them for sale. We only sell sets that have passed our inspection; the coins are typically free of excessive hazing, spotting, or distracting toning. While these items are typically in very good condition for their age, these vintage products are not new. We typically have multiple quantities available of many of our most popular products. As a result we often use "Reference Images" to represent the actual product.
When a "Reference Image" is used to merchandise a product, that use will be disclosed in the Listing as follows: "The "Reference Images used in this listing Description were created by Liberty Coin for reference only to depict the quality of the item you will receive. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected when discovered and Liberty Coin LLC reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted and whether or not the order has been confirmed.
