1834–1839 $2.50 Gold Liberty Type I BU

Affordable Classic Gold Liberty Heads From Over 175 Years Ago!

Gold coins struck by the fledgling United States of America during its first 50 years of existence were popular—especially in Europe, where by the 1830s, the melting of U.S. gold coins was proceeding at a fever pitch. Bitter debates between Congress, the Treasury Department and southern mine owners continued for years on how to solve the problem. A compromise was finally struck in 1834 and two new coin designs were soon released—new $2.50 and $5 Quarter and Half-Eagle gold coins.

The Short-Lived Classic Liberty Head Design

Designed by William Kneass, the new “Classic Head” Liberty $2.50 Quarter Eagle featured a traditional maiden with a ribbon binding her long, curly hair. This variety omitted E PLURIBUS UNUM from the coin’s reverse. Modifications to this coin were made by Kneass and, after he suffered a stroke, by his successor, Christian Gobrecht. In 1840, a coronet and smaller head were designed to conform with the appearance of larger gold coins, bringing an end to the short-lived Classic Liberty Head design.

Amazing Brilliant Uncirculated Condition

Each coin was struck in 89.92% gold and measured 18.2 mm in diameter. Now you can get one of these Classic Liberty Head or Type I designs produced from 1834 to 1839 in amazing Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition—amazing because not only are these coins more than 175 years old, but as soon as they were struck they usually went right into circulation. These coins were truly workhorses for day-to-day business commerce. Because of this heavy use, it’s hard to find one of these golden beauties in such nice condition as this. Add an 1834–1839 $2.50 Gold Liberty Type I coin to your cart today (date our choice).