John R. Sinnock
Chief Engraver
Obverse & Reverse
Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle
1926 Sesquicentennial Gold Quarter Eagle Obverse
1926 Sesquicentennial Gold Quarter Eagle Reverse
Background
The Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle was released in 1926 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Recipient Organization
The legislation stated: "The coins authorized by this section shall be issued only to the authorized officers of the Sesquicentennial Exhibition Association, and in such numbers and at such times as they shall request, upon payment by such officers, for and on behalf of such association, of the par value of such coins."
Characteristics
The obverse design features a draped female figure representing Liberty. She stands on a segment of the globe and holds a lighted torch in one hand and the Declaration of Independence in the other.
The reverse features an image of Independence Hall.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- 1776
- 1926
Reverse Inscriptions
- SESQUICENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- 2 1/2 DOLLARS