• Gold$4,075.70/ozup3.43%
  • Silver$52.37/ozup5.25%
  • Platinum$1,499.60/ozup4.87%
  • Palladium$999.50/ozup7.06%
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1906 $2 1/2

Lot 30

1906 $2 1/2

NGC 65

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Grade
NGC 65
Certificate
5230903001
Denomination
$2 1/2
Year
1906
Series
Liberty Quarter Eagles
Metal
GOLD
Country

Description

1906 $2.50 Gold Liberty Head Quarter Eagle - NGC MS-65. A stunning gem-quality example of the classic Liberty Head Quarter Eagle from the early 20th century. This beautifully preserved gold coin represents the pinnacle of American numismatic artistry from the San Francisco Mint. The 1906 date places this piece in the final decade of the Liberty Head quarter eagle series, which ran from 1840 to 1907. Graded a choice Mint State 65 by NGC, this specimen exhibits exceptional mint luster and sharp strike details, with minimal marks and exceptional eye appeal characteristic of the highest-quality preserved examples from this era. The NGC certification ensures the coin's authenticity and condition, making it a prized addition to any serious gold coin collection or investment portfolio. The Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht features a classic portrayal of Liberty wearing a coronet, with intricate design elements that showcase the exceptional craftsmanship of late 19th and early 20th-century U.S. Mint engraving. The reverse displays the iconic heraldic eagle, a hallmark of gold coinage from this period. This quarter eagle represents a significant piece of American monetary history, struck during a time of tremendous economic growth and industrial expansion. Numismatic Highlights: - Date: 1906. - Denomination: $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle. - Mint: San Francisco. - Grade: NGC MS-65. - Certification: #5230903001