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1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 gold coin obverse in NGC AU58 slab with label showing certification number 189753-003

1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 Gold NGC AU58

1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 Gold NGC AU58 — Civil War-Era US Gold

  • Graded AU-58 by NGC — the highest About Uncirculated designation
  • Struck in 0.900 fine gold, weighing 0.1209 troy oz
  • Civil War-era 1861 date adds powerful historical significance
  • Classic Liberty Head obverse with heraldic eagle reverse
  • Securely housed in original NGC sonically sealed slab (cert #189753-003)

Specifications

Year
1861
Country of Origin
United States
Face Value
$2.50
Metal
Gold
Fineness
0.900
Weight
0.1209 troy oz
Grade
AU-58 (NGC)
Designer
Christian Gobrecht
SKU
NGC-189753-003
Metal type
Gold
Category
$2.5 Liberty Quarter Eagles

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1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle $2.50 Gold NGC AU58

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Part of the long-running Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series (1840–1907)

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Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

NGC certified this 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle at AU-58 — the top tier of the About Uncirculated scale. The coin displays nearly full mint luster with only the most minimal friction on the high points, making it a visually impressive and numerically strong example of the series.
The 1861 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is struck in 0.900 fine gold and weighs 0.1209 troy oz. This composition and weight were standard for the Quarter Eagle series throughout the Liberty Head type's production run from 1840 to 1907.
Yes. The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series ran from 1840 through 1907, featuring Christian Gobrecht's coroneted Liberty obverse and a heraldic eagle reverse. The 1861 date is particularly sought after by Civil War-era collectors given its year of issue at the outbreak of the conflict.
The coin is housed in an NGC sonically sealed hard plastic slab with the certification number 189753-003 clearly printed on the label. The tamper-evident holder protects the surfaces from environmental damage and allows full viewing of both the obverse and reverse without removal.