1861 $2.50 New Reverse XF45 认证号14804614, PCGS号7794

Has no hole in Liberty's ear like Bass III #201. Has fine horizontal die polish lines in the fields around and inside most devices.

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1861 has the third highest mintage of any quarter eagle and it is one of the more common dates in all grades. Choice uncirculated specimens are reasonably available.

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Gordon Wrubel

Quickfinder Notes: There is a simple way to distinguish the New Reverse from the Old Reverse die. Just look at the "O" in "OF". The New Reverse has a ROUND "O", while the Old Reverse has an OVAL "O". The San Francisco branch mint issue (none were issued at Charlotte or Dahlonega in 1861) bears the Old Reverse. While scarce in its own right, the 1861 New Reverse is far more plentiful in numismatic circulation than the Old Reverse.