This coin used the same Liberty Head design as others from the same period, as intentioned by mint engraver Christian Gobrecht. Though over 130,000 of these coins were minted, not all survived the melting down of gold coins by Franklin D. Roosevelt, so these are increasingly rare.
Graded MSS63 by PCGS.
| Value | 2.50 United States Dollars |
|---|---|
| Mass | 64.5 grains |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Gold | 0.121 Troy Oz. |
| Years of minting | 1840-1907 |
| Mint marks |
No mint mark, likely minted in Philadelphia |
| Design | Liberty Head/Coronet Head with Heraldic Eagle |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Design date | 1840 |
| Design discontinued | 1907 |
