quarter eagle

American  

noun

1. a gold coin of the U.S. (issued 1796–1929), one fourth of an eagle.

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Example Sentences

Krivoy took the $100 bills and the quarter eagle gold coin from 1855 that may be worth as much as $2,000 for the tip jar to share with the staff.

From Washington Times

The old record was $2.35 million for a quarter eagle worth $2.50 when it was struck in 1808.

From Washington Times

The current record is $2.35 million for a quarter eagle worth $2.50 when it was struck in 1808.

From Washington Times

A 1796 quarter dollar sold for $1,527,500, which tied a record, and an 1808 Quarter Eagle sold for $2,350,000, setting a record for any quarter eagle sold and for any 19th-century gold coin.

From New York Times

In the most recent quarter, Eagle posted a record $12.5 million in profits, driven by a 20 percent increase in total loans.

From Washington Post