1850-Da Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagle (Coronet Head)
| Weight | 4.18 grams |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mint | Dahlonega |
| Mintage | 12,148 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $552.57 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5433 |
Dahlonega produced 12,148 quarter eagles in 1850. PCGS estimates roughly 75 to 100 survive across all grades. The 1850-D is modestly available for a Dahlonega issue. Most grade between Fine and EF. The coin shows the standard Dahlonega characteristics: olive gold, soft strike, and slightly granular surfaces. The Dahlonega Mint in Georgia processed local gold, producing coins with the olive-toned surfaces, soft strikes, and slightly granular texture characteristic of this small southern facility. The southern branch mints operated from 1838 until the Civil War closed them permanently in 1861. Every coin from these facilities represents a piece of American gold-mining history and the short-lived federal coining operations in the Southeast.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagles (Coronet Head) varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagles (Coronet Head)
- NGC Coin Explorer: Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagles (Coronet Head)
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