US Gold Liberty Head Quarter Eagle 1840-1907 Set
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The US Gold Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, minted continuously from 1840 to 1907, is the longest-running design in the $2.50 gold coin series and one of the most recognizable American gold coins ever produced. Designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht, who built on William Kneass' earlier Classic Head concept, the coin features a coroneted Liberty facing left on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. Struck in 90% gold (4.18 grams, 18mm diameter), it was produced at Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, and San Francisco — the latter two mint marks being especially prized by collectors. The series is particularly notable for its 1848 "CAL" issue, one of the first gold coins struck following the California Gold Rush, which remains among the most desirable and valuable varieties. A complete set spanning 1840–1907 represents a significant slice of American numismatic and economic history, capturing the nation's expansion from the antebellum era through the turn of the 20th century.
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US Gold Liberty Head Quarter Eagle 1840-1907 Set
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