1907 $2 1/2

Description

1907 $2 1/2 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, PCGS MS65. This final year issue of the iconic Liberty Head quarter eagle represents the conclusion of Christian Gobrecht's elegant design that graced American gold coinage for nearly seven decades. The 1907 Philadelphia Mint quarter eagle is notable as the most frequently encountered date in the entire quarter eagle series, both at auction and in uncirculated condition. With a mintage of 336,294 pieces, this date offers collectors an accessible entry point to the series while maintaining strong collector appeal. The present example has been certified by PCGS as MS65, representing a handsome uncirculated specimen with attractive surfaces and eye appeal befitting the grade. This piece displays the characteristic sharp striking and luster expected of Philadelphia Mint production from this final year of the Liberty Head type. The Gem Mint State grade places this coin among the finer examples, with PCGS population data indicating 742 examples have been certified in higher grades out of 1,441 total submissions for this date—a testament to the availability of quality examples from this final year. Struck in 90% gold and 10% copper, this quarter eagle contains approximately 0.1209 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin exhibits the classic design elements that made the Liberty Head quarter eagle a cornerstone of American coinage: Liberty in profile on the obverse and an eagle with shield on the reverse, all rendered with the refined artistry that defined this enduring type.