USA 2.5 dollars Liberty Head 1843
USA, Charlotte
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2½ dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 72 |
| Mintage | 26,064 |
| Metal | Gold 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.2 mm |
| diameter | 18 mm |
| weight | 4.18 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
2 1/2 D
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Jeff Garrett:Based on population reports, it is clear that the 1843-C, Large Date, Plain 4, Liberty Head quarter eagle is much more available than the Small Date variety. Examples of the date are seen from well-worn to at least one Gem. Most of the coins are well worn, and the date becomes increasingly rare in the higher states of preservation. Probably 150 to 200 examples are known for the date and variety. The date is sharply recut. On the reverse, the mintmark is larger than on the Small Date, and it is doubled to the left. Most coins are weakly struck on the central portions of the obverse, sometimes severely so.Read More
