1848 D $2.5 Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagle Coin NGC AU Details (Improperly Cleaned)

This beautiful 1848 Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagle Coin is graded by NGC as About Uncirculated Details - Traces of light wear are evident on the high points of the coin’s design.

This particular coin is composed of .1209 oz. of .900 fine gold. In addition it is also improperly cleaned.

These $2.5 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagles were minted between 1840-1907. The coin was designed by Christian Gobrecht, Chief Engraver of the US Mint from 1840 to 1844. The coin weighs .1209 troy ounce and is struck in 90% fine gold. It is a perfect testament to America's glorious history.

The obverse side of coin, inspired by Benjamin West's painting of Venus in Omnia Vincit Amor, contains Lady Liberty facing to the left, her loose curls cascading down her neck, and wearing a coronet with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on it. 13 stars encircle her, with the date of the coin (1848) positioned below her profile.

The reverse side features a bald eagle, wings outstretched with a shield across its chest, carrying an olive branch and a bundle of arrows in each of its talons, and is still considered one of the most fascinating eagles ever to grace any U.S. coin. The coin is inscribed with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "2 1/2 D."

Like all of our other gold coins, this one is guaranteed to be 100% authentic. Item will be wrapped and packaged safe for delivery.