2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; gold)
United States · 1878 · Gold
Specifications
| Years | 1878 |
| Denomination | 2½ Dollars |
| Composition | Gold |
| Gross weight | — |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | George Thomas Morgan |
| Type | Patterns |
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Design
Obverse
Head of Liberty left, with ribbon in hair. Hair band inscribed with "LIBERTY," and motto and date at rim.
Reverse
Eagle with open wings, holding olive branch and arrows in talons. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "2½ DOLLARS" at rim.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of gold. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; gold) made of silver or gold?
No — the 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; gold) is gold, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; gold) minted?
The 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; gold) was issued 1878.
Who designed the 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; gold)?
The 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; gold) was designed by George Thomas Morgan.
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