1926 $2.50 American Sesquicentennial Gold NGC AU-55

The 1926 American Sesquicentennial $2.50 gold quarter eagle is one of the most historically significant commemorative gold coins of the 20th century, issued to mark the 150th anniversary of American independence. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1926, this coin was produced as part of the grand Sesquicentennial Exposition held in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation. With a relatively modest mintage and a design unlike any other in the commemorative gold series, it occupies a cherished place in classic U.S. commemorative collecting.

The obverse features a standing figure of Liberty holding a torch aloft in her right hand and a scroll in her left, with the dates 1776 and 1926 flanking her feet, referencing the 150-year span being commemorated. The legend LIBERTY arcs across the lower field, while UNITED STATES OF AMERICA curves along the top. The reverse depicts Independence Hall in Philadelphia with bold architectural detail, surrounded by the inscription SESQUICENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, with 2½ DOLLARS at the base and E PLURIBUS UNUM and IN GOD WE TRUST completing the legends.

NGC has certified this example AU-55, indicating lightly circulated surfaces with most original mint luster still present across the fields and devices. The coin displays rich, warm golden color with even surfaces and well-defined design elements throughout. The American Sesquicentennial quarter eagle is a perennially popular coin among collectors of classic U.S. commemoratives, valued for its patriotic design and its one-year issue status. For those seeking a certified, problem-free example of this beloved commemorative, this coin delivers. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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