$2.5 Gold Liberty 1873 AU

Coin Details Denomination: $2.50 Quarter Eagle Year: 1873 Mint Mark: Varies (Philadelphia Mint - no mint mark, others may include 'S' for San Francisco) Metal Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper Weight: 4.18 grams Diameter: 18 mm Edge: Reeded

Obverse (Front) Details: Features Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY." Surrounded by 13 stars, representing the original U.S. colonies. The date "1873" is centered at the bottom. Reverse (Back) Details: Displays a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, holding arrows and an olive branch. A shield is placed at the center of the eagle’s chest. The inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" arches above the eagle. The denomination "2½ D." is written at the bottom.

Notable Features & Variants: The 1873 issue is notable because it was struck both with and without Closed 3 and Open 3 variations in the date. Scarcity and condition play a key role in value, especially for high-grade specimens. Part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series minted from 1840-1907.