Liberty Quarter Eagles 1859-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety

Liberty Quarter Eagles
1859-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 22-N. The 1859-D Liberty quarter eagle boasts a meager mintage of just 2,244 pieces. The 1859-D was the final Dahlonega Mint quarter eagle, as the local mines were largely played out and the San Francisco Mint was coining most of the bullion from the California gold fields. Probably no more than 150 to 175 examples are extant in all grades. Only light wear shows on the well-detailed design elements of this impressive Choice AU specimen. A touch of the usual softness is evident on the eagle's leg. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces are lightly abraded and traces of mint luster remain in the sheltered areas of the design. Population: 21 in 55, 33 finer (6/23).

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