1795 Capped Bust to Right Half Eagle - Small Eagle
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$299,000 MS65 05-04-2004 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1795 Capped Bust to Right Half Eagle - Small Eagle was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a Gold Half Eagle in the Capped Bust to Right Half Eagles 1795-1807 series. With a mintage of 8,707, this is an extremely rare issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 95% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing right wearing a cloth cap (pileus) and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath (1795-1798) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1795-1807). First year of U.S. gold coinage. The 1795 half eagle with small eagle reverse is a cornerstone of American numismatics. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $19K to $313K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 8.75 grams, 25 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8066.
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