2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; Gilt Copper)
United States · 1857 · Gold
Specifications
| Years | 1857 |
| Denomination | 2½ Dollars |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Gross weight | 2.488 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Type | Patterns |
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Design
Obverse
Coronet head Liberty facing left with 13 stars above and date below.
Reverse
Bald Eagle with shield and outstretched wings grabbing olive branches and arrows in its talons.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of gold plated copper and weighs 2.488 g. 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; Gilt Copper) made of silver or gold?
No — the 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; Gilt Copper) is gold plated copper, 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; Gilt Copper) minted?
The 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; Gilt Copper) was issued 1857.
Who designed the 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; Gilt Copper)?
The 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; Gilt Copper) was designed by Christian Gobrecht.
How big is a 2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" (Pattern; Gilt Copper)?
It weighs 2.488 g and measures 18 mm across (gold plated copper).
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