2½ Dollars "Quarter Eagle" Pattern 1878
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2½ Dollars |
| Krause number | N# 257481 |
| Metal | Gold |
Obverse:
Head of Liberty left, with ribbon in hair. Hair band inscribed with "LIBERTY," and motto and date at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM 1878
Engraver:
George Thomas Morgan
Reverse:
Eagle with open wings, holding olive branch and arrows in talons. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "2½ DOLLARS" at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2½ DOLLARS
