1842-O $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details

1842-O $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details

Secure a true Southern rarity with the 1842-O $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, authenticated and graded AU Details by NGC. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this historic coin contains 0.1209 troy ounces of .900 fine gold and features the timeless Liberty Head design by Christian Gobrecht. 

The 1842-O quarter eagle is part of a series produced between 1839 and 1856 by the New Orleans branch mint, which was established to serve the booming commerce of the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River region. With a relatively modest mintage of only 19,800 coins, surviving examples are scarce—especially in higher grades. These coins circulated heavily during the antebellum period, often seeing use in both banking and everyday commerce.

The coin’s historic ties to the Southern U.S., limited production, and early gold content make it a must-have for collectors of pre-Civil War or branch mint U.S. gold.

Coin Specifications:

• Graded as AU Details by NGC
• Contains 0.1209 troy oz of 0.900 fine gold
• Denomination: $2.50
• Proudly minted by the US Mint
• Securely housed in an official NGC holder
• Obverse: Dominated by the graceful effigy of Lady Liberty donning a coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY," surrounded by 13 stars, symbolizing the original American colonies. The date, 1852, is finely inscribed below.
• Reverse: Illustrates a stately bald eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, emblematic of peace and power. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and “2 ½ D.” signify the coin’s denomination and nation of origin.

Add a genuine piece of Southern U.S. numismatic history to your collection with the 1842-O $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details. Now available at Bullion Exchanges—an ideal acquisition for collectors of early U.S. gold and New Orleans Mint coinage. For any inquiries, our knowledgeable customer service team is available to assist.

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