Lot 78
1857 $2 1/2
PCGS 66
Starting bid
$12,000
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 66
- Certificate
- 55488136
- Denomination
- $2 1/2
- Year
- 1857
- Series
- Liberty Quarter Eagles
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1857 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Gold Coin. An exceptional gem quality example of this classic Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during a pivotal period in American numismatic history. This *PCGS MS-66* specimen represents the pinnacle of preservation for the 1857 issue, with extraordinary eye appeal and remarkable technical quality. The coin exhibits pristine golden-honey surfaces characteristic of choice uncirculated Liberty Head quarter eagles, showcasing Christian Gobrecht's elegant design with remarkable sharpness and exceptional mint luster. With a total population of just 2 coins at this grade level, this represents an extremely rare opportunity for advanced gold coin collectors and numismatic investors. Technical Specifications: - Date: 1857. - Denomination: $2 1/2 Quarter Eagle. - Mint: Philadelphia. - Metal Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper. - Weight: 4.18 grams. - Diameter: 18mm. - Edge: Reeded. - Original Mintage: 214,130. - *PCGS Certification*: 55488136. - Grade: MS-66. A superb representative of this classic gold type, combining historical significance with exceptional preservation. An extraordinary addition to any sophisticated numismatic collection.
