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1840–1929 $2.50 Gold Liberty & Indian 2-pc Set VF

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Vintage $2.50 U.S. Gold Coins Two-Piece Set

Here you have a $2.50 Gold Liberty coin designed by Christian Gobrecht, and a $2.50 Gold Indian coin, designed by Bela Lyon Pratt. ­These two 90% gold coins are dated from 1840 to 1929—a formative period in American history spanning the gold rush, Civil War, the Old West, World War I, and into the Great Depression. Both coins come from the Fairmont Reserve+ Collection of beautiful, well-preserved gold coins. That these gorgeous gold coins still exist is extraordinary when you consider that on April 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in an effort to fight off an economic downturn, ordered all gold coins be turned in to the Federal Reserve resulting in melting $300 million in gold coins and putting a big dent in the gold coin options for future collectors.

Gobrecht’s Famous “Coronet Head” Design

The first coin in this set features the famous 1840–1907 Gold Liberty or “Coronet Head” design created by Christian Gobrecht, who served as the U.S. Mint’s third Chief Engraver from 1840 until his death in 1844. The design features a large head of Liberty wearing a wide coronet inscribed with the word LIBERTY. Her hair is pulled back in a bun and held in place by a string of pearls. Thirteen stars representing the original colonies encircle the design. Gobrecht’s fame as a coin designer lived on long after his passing as coins bearing his designs were still being struck more than 60 years later.

One Of The Shortest-Lived Series In U.S. Coin History

The second coin in this set, the 1908–1929 Gold Indian, is one of the shortest-lived series in U.S. coin history and are collector favorites today. People love the magnificent portrait of an authentic-looking Native American on the obverse and the proud Bald Eagle on the coin’s reverse. But what really sets these coins apart is their recessed or incused design—which was a reverse of the normal die in that the design was pressed into the coin rather than the typical coin where the design rises outward from the coin. Designed by Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, the $2.50 Gold Indian is joined by the $5 Gold Indian struck during the same period as the only U.S. coins ever issued with incuse deigns, making them two of the most intriguing American coins ever issued!

Limited Availability Means You Must Act Fast!

Today, these legendary $2.50 gold coins are highly collectible due to their intricate designs and historical significance, representing both a unique period in U.S. coinage and the allure of gold as a tangible asset. Their legacy endures among numismatists and collectors, reflecting the rich cultural and economic history of the United States. This remarkable 1840–1929 $2.50 Gold Liberty & Indian Two-Piece Set can be yours today in Very Fine (VF) condition. Dates will vary. Limited availability, so secure yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

  • CHRISTIAN GOBRECHT’S POPULAR, LONG-RUNNING DESIGN – The Gold Liberty “Coronet Head” Quarter Eagle was originally designed by Christian Gobrecht, the U.S. Mint’s third Chief Engraver in 1840 and remained in circulation until 1907. It was struck from 1840 to 1907, a span of more than 65 years!
  • BELA LYON PRATT’S FAMOUS INCUSE DESIGN – Struck from 1908 to 1929, America’s $2.50 Gold Indian coins featured a design that was recessed or incused into the coin. Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt, his initials “BLP” can be seen on the coin’s obverse at the base of the Native American’s bust.
  • STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each of these coins were each struck in 4.18 grams of highly pure 90% fine gold and measures 18 mm in diameter.
  • VINTAGE U.S. LEGAL TENDER – These coins were $2.50 legal tender in the United States—a denomination known as a Gold Quarter Eagle.
  • VERY FINE CONDITION – Each coin in your 1840–1929 $2.50 Gold Liberty & Indian Two-Piece Set comes in nice Very Fine (VF) condition.

If you like gold, history and scarcity all rolled into one, then these coins are for you. But you’ll need to act fast before this offer—and these coins—slip through your fingers!

Availability In Stock
Year of Issue (Dates May Vary)
Country United States
Composition Gold
Purity N/A, .900
Grade VF
Denomination 2.50
Currency Type Dollar
Coin Weight 4.18 Grams - g
Dimensions 18mm