Pre-33 $2.5 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin AU Grade The Liberty Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle was designed by Christian Gobrecht, who was now the Chief Engraver of the US Mint in 1840. The coins were struck in .900 Fine Gold and were minted continuously between 1840 and until the end of the series in 1907. This design is also known as the “Coronet Head” as Miss Liberty appears to wear a Coronet, a small crown. Coin Specifications: Denomination: $2.5 Designer: Christian Gobrecht Edge Type: Reeded Mint/ Mint Mark: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark), Charlotte (1938-1860), Dahlonega (1839-1859), New Orleans (O) San Francisco (S), and Denver (D) Obverse: Profile of Liberty with 13 stars surrounding her Reverse: An eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows Metal Type: 0.1209 Troy Ounce of Gold Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 4.18 grams Brand: U.S. Mint   *The coin pictured is only a representation of the coin you will receive, not the exact coin