1801 Capped Bust to Right Eagle
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About This Coin
The 1801 Capped Bust to Right Eagle is a United States Gold Eagle from the Capped Bust to Right Eagles 1795-1804 series — 7th of 9 years in the series. In 1801, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 44,344. This ranks 7th of 9 years by total mintage, above the series median of 5,999. 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 (1795-1797) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1797-1804). Modest production at Philadelphia. Eagles were frequently exported to settle trade balances. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 17.5 grams, 33 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 3 years after the celebrated 1798 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $12K to $88K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $201K in MS65 grade at Stack's. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.