1897 US Gold $2.5 Liberty Head NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

The 1897 US Gold $2.5 Liberty Head NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo coin was minted in the United States. It is part of the Quarter Eagle series, produced from 1840 to 1907, with a design by Christian Gobrecht. The front of the coin features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with "Liberty," surrounded by thirteen stars, with the date "1897" below. The back of the coin shows a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, holding an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and readiness for war. The coin is made of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighs 4.18 grams, and has a diameter of 18 millimeters. Only 136 proof coins were struck in 1897, making it extremely rare. The PF68 Ultra Cameo grade indicates the coin is nearly flawless, with strong contrast between the frosted design elements and mirrored background, which enhances its visual appeal and value. This coin was minted during the Gilded Age, a time of economic growth in the United States, when gold coins symbolized wealth and were used for high-value transactions. A coin of this grade and rarity can sell for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.