$160,000.00 USD
– SOLDThe 1901 $2.50 Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagle is part of a series minted from 1839 to 1907. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this coin reflects a period when gold coins were integral to the US monetary system. The Liberty Head design is emblematic of the nation's values of liberty and freedom during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The 1901 proof Liberty Head quarter eagle has the highest proof mintage of any in the series, with 223 coins minted. Despite this relatively higher mintage, it remains rare, especially in the PR69DCAM grade. Coins in this grade are exceptionally scarce, making it a prized possession for collectors
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty, encircled by 13 stars representing the original colonies, with the date "1901" at the bottom
The reverse Displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast, holding arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing readiness for war and a desire for peace. The eagle is surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "2 1/2 D.
