The obverse depicts a large head of Liberty facing left with a wide coronet inscribed with the word LIBERTY, her hair is pulled back in a bun and put in place by string a pearls. Thirteen six-point stars are all around the head where each one represents one of the original colonies and the date of mint is below. The reverse depicts an eagle the same eagle in ever quarter eagle since 1808.
Liberty Head Quarter Eagle 1840-1907 for Sale
 1904 $2.50 LIBERTY HEAD GOLD PIECE-NICE UNC. PIECE  US $549.00
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 1906 Liberty Head Gold ICG AU 58 US $319.00
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 1871 S $2.50 LIBERTY HEAD NGC AU US $400.00
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 1852 $2.50 LIBERTY HEAD QUARTER EAGLE COIN NGC UNC DT US $499.99
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The heraldic eagle has its wings spread from rim to rim with the union shield covering its breast. An olive branch representing the country’s peaceful intentions is in the eagle’s right claw, with three arrows emphasizing military preparedness in the left. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the eagle, with the denomination 2 1/2 D. beneath the bird. Overall the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle is a beautiful gold coin all around.
1849 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle
Liberty Head Quarter Eagle 1840-1907 Specifications
Designed by Christian Gobrecht. Weights 4.18 grams and is made of 90% gold and 10% other. Diameter of 18 millimeters with a reeded edge. Circulation of 4,643.