Whitman Expo
1925-D $2.50 Gold MS Values
Details
The 1925-D is exceptionally common and is the best bet for those looking for a singular type coin anywhere under gem condition. The Mint pumped put quite a few of these but did not seem to replace the dies timely enough. There is a wide variety of strike strength, mintmark visibility and overall surface quality and coloring to choose from. When looking for one of these there are plenty of nice ones and even more unpleasing examples so you must be meticulous.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% silver & copper and has a current melt value of $542.06
Obverse: The obverse features the portrait of a Native American chieftain in formal headdress struck incuse with the words LIBERTY at the top and the date at the bottom. 13 stars frame the left and right sides: 6 at left and 7 on the right.
Reverse: The traditional American eagle struck incuse in the center with the words, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at top, E PLURIBUS UNUM left of the eagle, and IN GOD WE TRUST to the right of the eagle. The denomination 2 1/2 DOLLARS struck below the eagle.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
578,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1929
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
Mint Mark:
D
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
4.18 gr
Weight:
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Bella Lyon Pratt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1925
Obverse Designer:
Bela Lyon Pratt
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2 1/2 DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Beyla Lyon Pratt
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