1797 Capped Bust to Right Half Eagle - Small Eagle, 16 Stars
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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.
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$149,500 MS60 11-30-2004 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
The 1797 Capped Bust to Right Half Eagle - Small Eagle, 16 Stars is a Gold Half Eagle minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Capped Bust to Right Half Eagles 1795-1807 series. With a mintage of 2,552, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 4th of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 31% 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). Both 15-star and 16-star obverse varieties exist, reflecting the addition of Tennessee to the Union. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $35K to $241K 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 #8068.
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