Up for auction is a stunning 1879 Liberty Head Gold Quarter Eagle ($2.50), professionally graded and encapsulated by PCGS as MS63. This particular specimen features the prestigious PCGS Gold Shield™ holder, ensuring high-definition imaging and enhanced security authentication. The 1879 issue carries a relatively low original mintage of only 88,960 pieces. In a Mint State 63 grade, this coin exhibits vibrant original luster and sharp strikes on both the Liberty portrait and the heraldic eagle. With a PCGS population of only 142 in this grade and limited numbers higher, this is a choice addition for serious collectors of pre-1933 US gold. Item Details • Year: 1879 • Denomination: $2.50 (Quarter Eagle) • Mint: Philadelphia (No Mintmark) • Grading Service: PCGS • Grade: MS63 (Mint State 63) • Certification Number: 34723129 • Holder Type: PCGS Gold Shield™ • Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper