1926 $2 1/2 SESQUI

Description

# 1926 $2.50 Gold Commemorative Sesquicentennial. A stunning Gem Uncirculated example of the 1926 Sesquicentennial Quarter Eagle, celebrating the 150th anniversary of American independence. This PCGS MS-65 specimen showcases the commemorative issue's elegant design and historical significance with exceptional preservation. The obverse features a full-length Liberty figure, dramatically posed with a torch in her right hand and an unfurling scroll in her left, symbolizing the nation's enlightenment and freedom. The reverse presents a precise rendering of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the hallowed site where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint (*P* mintmark), this commemorative gold piece represents a pivotal moment in American numismatic and historical commemoration. With a total population of 2,154 graded by PCGS, this coin represents an important piece of the largest early gold commemorative mintage. The *MS-65* grade indicates a near-pristine specimen with exceptional eye appeal and minimal marks. The current population data shows only 317 coins graded higher, making this an attractive opportunity for discerning collectors of early 20th-century commemorative gold issues. Numismatic Details: - Denomination: $2.50 Gold. - Year: 1926. - Mint: Philadelphia. - PCGS Certification: 25349681. - Grade: MS-65. - Estimated Market Value: $1,550