Coin Specifications
MetalGold
Composition90% Gold, 10% Copper
Total Weight4.18g
Gold Content 3.762g (0.1210 troy oz)
Years Minted1840–1907
CountryUnited States
Face Value$2.50
The $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle (1840–1907) is a 90% gold coin weighing 4.18 grams, containing 0.1209 troy oz of pure gold. Minted across two major design types (without motto 1840–1866, with motto 1866–1907), these small gold coins circulated widely and are commonly found in dealer inventory, often trading near melt for later Philadelphia dates.
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