#60 • 1878 Liberty Head Eagle Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $500-700 Origin: San Francisco, U.S.A. Denomination: 2 1/2 Dollars Year: 1878 Mint: San Francisco Mint Grade/Condition: F or VF Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.2 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1878 at the San Francisco Mint, this Liberty Head Two and a Half Dollar Gold Coin, often referred to as the Quarter Eagle, embodies the elegance and precision of late nineteenth-century American coinage. The obverse presents the familiar portrait of Lady Liberty, her hair gathered beneath a coronet inscribed with “Liberty,” surrounded by thirteen stars symbolizing the original states. On the reverse, the heraldic eagle stands proudly with wings outstretched, clutching arrows and an olive branch, a balanced emblem of national strength and peace. Believed to be in VF or F condition, the coin exhibits moderate circulation with well-defined major details and pleasing overall character.