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United States gold coins (II) – Quarter Eagle (1796–1929) edit

Voting period is over. Please don't add any new votes. Voting period ends on 23 Sep 2015 at 23:18:22 (UTC)

Reason
High quality, high EV (presented as a complete set). The U.S. Quarter eagle (a $2.50 gold coin) was struck from 1796 to 1929. Over the 133 year minting of the quarter eagle, eight different types were executed by five different designers/engravers.
Original
A complete typeset of eight Quarter eagle gold $2.50 coins from 1796 to 1929. Size range (diameter) 20mm to 18mm, slightly smaller than a current issue U.S. Jefferson nickel.
Articles in which these images appear
Quarter eagle (all), Classic Head Quarter Eagle, Indian Head gold pieces, Bela Pratt
FP category for this image
Currency
Creator
United States Mint
From the National Numismatic Collection, National Museum of American History
Edited by Godot13
Complete typeset of United States Quarter eagle gold coins
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    Capped Bust Quarter eagle (1808)
    John Reich
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    Capped Head Quarter eagle (large, 1821–1827)
    John Reich


  • Support as nominator – Godot13 (talk) 23:18, 13 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:23, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • The reverse (or eagle side as I would say if I wasn't trying to guess at the correct numissimologologistical terms) of the Classic Head Quarter eagle (1934–39) is a bit bashed about. Belle (talk) 16:33, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
    • Belle- "numissimologologistical" is my favorite new word of the day. The coin is a proof strike (frosty reflective surfaces) and almost certainly never saw a second of circulation. The marks are likely (but I can not say with absolute certainty) from the actual production process.--Godot13 (talk) 17:58, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
      • Support then (if I have your word you didn't get it out of the kitchen drawer where you keep the mystery keys, dead batteries and expired coupons from 1996). Belle (talk) 22:10, 14 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support --Tremonist (talk) 12:47, 15 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support – Yann (talk) 08:52, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • The Classic Head Quarter is described as 1934-39. I'll assume a typo rather than a time traveller.Otherwise support as a nice selection of coins Lemon martini (talk) 23:10, 17 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:NNC-US-1796-G$2½-Turban Head (no stars).jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:NNC-US-1796-G$2½-Turban Head (stars).jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:NNC-US-1808-G$2½-Capped Bust (left).jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:NNC-US-1821-G$2½-Capped Head.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:NNC-US-1834-G$2½-Capped Head (reduced).jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:NNC-US-1835-G$2½-Classic Head.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:NNC-US-1848-G$2½-Liberty Head (CAL).jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:NNC-US-1908-G$2½-Indian Head.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 04:35, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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