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PCGS Number: 7654 Coin Date: 1806/4 Denomination (Short): $2 1/2 Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold Variety: 8x5 Stars Desg: MS Composition: 91.67% gold; 8.33% silver & copper Mintage: 1,136 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Gold Quarter Eagle Coinage Years: 1796-1807 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 20 Fineness: 0.9167 Weight (Grams): 4.37 Weight (Ounces): 0.1405 Designer: Robert Scot Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Liberty with cap, facing right, surrounded by 13 stars and the word LIBERTY around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom. Reverse Description: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned. PCGS #: 7654
