1849-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle : A Collector’s Guide.

The "D" mintmark identifies this coin as being struck at the Dahlonega Mint in Georgia, which produced gold coins using locally mined gold.

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Only 10,220 coins were minted, and far fewer survive today due to melting and wear, making it one of the rarer Liberty Head Quarter Eagles.

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Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle series ran from 1840 to 1907, with the Dahlonega Mint producing coins only until 1861.

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Dahlonega gold coins have a distinct yellow-gold hue due to the unique alloy in Georgia-mined gold.

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Most surviving examples show heavy wear, and Mint State (MS) coins are extremely rare, often commanding premium prices at auction.

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Due to its high value, counterfeits and altered coins exist. It is recommended to purchase certified coins from PCGS or NGC.

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As part of the first year of U.S. Mint production, this coin is essential for large cent and early American coin collectors.

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As a rare Dahlonega Mint issue, the 1849-D Quarter Eagle is a prized piece for collectors of pre-Civil War gold coins and Southern U.S. Mint coinage.

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