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The Certified $2.5 Gold Liberty 1907 MS64 PCGS represents one of the final issues in the long-running Liberty Head quarter eagle series, which concluded that same year. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this example has been graded Mint State 64 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), indicating superior condition with strong luster, sharp detail, and only minor contact marks. As the last date of issue for this enduring design, the 1907 Liberty Head $2.5 gold piece holds significant historical and numismatic appeal, especially in such a high state of preservation.
The Liberty Head quarter eagle series began in 1840 and continued uninterrupted for nearly seven decades. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, then Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, the Liberty Head motif became one of the most recognizable coin designs of the 19th century. Gobrecht’s design reflected the neoclassical style popular in American coinage of the time, emphasizing symmetry, restrained elegance, and patriotic symbolism. The quarter eagle denomination, valued at $2.50, was originally introduced in 1796 and had by the early 20th century become more symbolic than functional in commerce, due to the rise of paper currency and banking instruments.
The obverse of the 1907 quarter eagle features the bust of Liberty facing left, her hair bound in a bun and adorned with a coronet bearing the inscription “LIBERTY.” Thirteen stars encircle the portrait, representing the original colonies, and the date “1907” is placed below. In this PCGS MS64 example, the portrait is well struck, with excellent definition in Liberty’s hair and coronet. The fields retain rich, original mint luster and exhibit only a few minor contact marks—typical of the MS64 grade—but with nothing distracting on the major focal points.
The reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, perched on an olive branch and a bundle of arrows. A shield is emblazoned on its breast, and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “2 1/2 D.” encircle the periphery. Unlike issues from branch mints such as Denver or San Francisco, Philadelphia Mint coins like this one bear no mintmark. On this MS64 specimen, the reverse strike is crisp, with full feather detail on the eagle and minimal chatter in the fields. The overall visual appeal is elevated by the coin’s warm golden tone and semi-reflective surfaces.
The Philadelphia Mint struck a total of 336,240 quarter eagles in 1907. While this is a moderate mintage compared to earlier issues, it represents the end of the Liberty Head design before the transition to the innovative Indian Head motif later that year. Many of the 1907-dated quarter eagles were held in bank vaults or saved as keepsakes, resulting in a reasonable number of Mint State survivors. However, most surviving examples grade between MS60 and MS63. In MS64, the coin becomes considerably scarcer and much more desirable to collectors seeking high-end examples of type or final-year issues.
PCGS, one of the most respected and stringent third-party grading services in the industry, has assigned this coin a grade of Mint State 64. This implies that the coin is fully uncirculated with strong eye appeal and original mint luster. While it may show a few small abrasions or contact marks in the fields, it lacks the distracting flaws that might limit its visual presentation. The PCGS encapsulation guarantees authenticity and grade, and its holder ensures long-term protection against environmental damage, oxidation, and tampering.
The 1907 Liberty Head quarter eagle is historically significant as the closing chapter of a series that had remained virtually unchanged since its inception. It was part of the broader Liberty Head family of coinage that included the $5, $10, and $20 denominations. The quarter eagle was the last to be redesigned under President Theodore Roosevelt’s artistic overhaul of American coinage. Later in 1907, Bela Lyon Pratt’s revolutionary Indian Head incuse design would replace the Liberty Head quarter eagle, marking a bold and modernistic shift in U.S. numismatic art.
In terms of condition, this MS64 example is just one step below gem status, making it a premium quality coin at a more accessible price point than MS65 or MS66 examples. The combination of minimal surface marks, strong luster, and above-average strike distinguishes it from lower-grade Mint State pieces. Its eye appeal is enhanced by the richness of its original surfaces, which are free from cleaning or damage. Collectors seeking a top-tier representative of the Liberty Head type or a noteworthy final-year issue will find this coin highly appealing.
The Liberty Head quarter eagle in 1907 would have been part of a disappearing era in American commerce and monetary policy. With the introduction of the Federal Reserve System and the increasing dominance of paper currency, gold coins were being hoarded, melted, or stored in government vaults. The 1933 Executive Order that led to the confiscation and melting of much of the nation’s gold made survivors like this all the more valuable. Few coins from that era escaped circulation and the melting pot; fewer still exist in pristine Mint State grades today.
The Certified $2.5 Gold Liberty 1907 MS64 PCGS offers collectors a beautiful, near-gem specimen from the twilight of America’s classic gold coinage period. With its historical importance, artistic legacy, and superior condition, it stands as a meaningful and desirable addition to any advanced numismatic portfolio. Whether acquired for a U.S. type set, a Liberty Head date run, or as a standalone representation of a pivotal moment in coin design evolution, this 1907 quarter eagle offers both tangible beauty and enduring historical value.