1903 $2.50 Coronet Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagle Sharp Strike Pre-1933 Coin
The 1903 $2.50 Gold is part of a series of Liberty head gold quarter eagle coins struck from 1839-1907. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 90% gold; 10% silver & copper from a mintage of ONLY 201,060 struck.Â
Obverse:Â Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse:Â Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
