1797 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle
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$276,000 MS64 11-17-2005 Superior Galleries
Description
The 1797 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagles 1796-1807 series. With a mintage of only 427, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing right wearing a cloth cap (pileus), while the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath (through 1798) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1804-1807). Designed by Robert Scot. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 20 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7648. Quarter Eagle ($2.50 gold) was struck in 1796, making it one of the earliest American gold denominations. All dates are rare. The 1796 "No Stars" variety is a unique coin. These early gold coins represent the foundation of American gold coinage.
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