1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 Gold NGC AU58

The 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 Gold NGC AU58 is a lustrous pre-Civil War gold coin from one of the most historically charged years in American history. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 0.900 fine gold, this Quarter Eagle carries a face value of $2.50 and weighs 0.1209 troy oz. The obverse features Christian Gobrecht's iconic coroneted Liberty portrait surrounded by thirteen stars, with the date 1861 below. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield, inscribed UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination 2½ D. Certified AU-58 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, this coin retains exceptional detail and nearly full mint luster, with only the lightest traces of friction consistent with its grade. The AU-58 designation places it at the pinnacle of the About Uncirculated scale, making it a prime representative of this beloved series for type collectors and Civil War numismatists alike. It is housed in its original NGC sonically sealed holder with certification number 189753-003, offering safe long-term storage and display.