Description:
Offered here is a 1903 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle ($2.50 gold coin), certified MS63 by NGC. This beautiful Mint State example features glowing luster, sharp strikes, and strong eye appeal for the grade. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1903 issue is a standout from the long-running Liberty Head series, ideal for gold type collectors and investors seeking high-grade, certified U.S. gold.
Specifications:
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Denomination: $2.50 Quarter Eagle
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Year of Issue: 1903
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Designer: Christian Gobrecht
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Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Fineness: .900
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Diameter: 18 mm
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Weight: 4.18 grams (0.12094 oz actual gold weight)
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Grade: MS63
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified MS63 by NGC – full mint luster with minimal abrasions
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Classic Liberty Head design by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht
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Struck in .900 fine gold, containing over 0.12 oz of actual gold
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Obverse: Liberty with coronet; Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield
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Part of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series (1840–1907)
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Excellent example for type sets, gold portfolios, or registry building
Historical Note:
The Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, minted from 1840 to 1907, represents one of the most elegant and accessible ways to collect U.S. gold. By 1903, the Philadelphia Mint was producing these coins with modern precision, and Mint State survivors like this NGC MS63 piece remain highly sought after for their beauty, purity, and classic design.
This issue bridges the gap between 19th-century coinage and the Art Deco Indian Head redesign of 1908. In MS63, it combines strong visual quality with real gold value and historical prestige.
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