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1895 Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagle (Coronet Head)

Gold Coins · Liberty Head Gold $2.5 Quarter Eagles (Coronet Head) · 1840–1907
Weight 4.18 grams
Diameter 18 mm
Mint Philadelphia
Mintage 6,119
Edge Reeded
Alignment ↑↓ Coin
Composition 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Melt Value $552.57 (spot as of )
Designer Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-5567
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6,119 quarter eagles were struck at Philadelphia in 1895. PCGS estimates roughly 50 to 75 survive. The economy was recovering from the 1893 depression, but quarter eagle production remained modest. The coin is modestly scarce in circulated grades. The coin circulated actively during a period when gold served as the foundation of American commerce. Surviving examples show the wear patterns typical of coins that passed through many hands over decades of use. Well-preserved pieces with strong remaining detail and clean surfaces command modest premiums among collectors who appreciate the denomination's place in American monetary history.

Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
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GradeDescriptionTypical Price
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $595–$685
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $645–$745
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $665–$770
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $645–$745
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $1,400–$1,485

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.

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