1802 Capped Bust to Right Half Eagle
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About This Coin
The 1802 Capped Bust to Right Half Eagle is a United States Gold Half Eagle from the Capped Bust to Right Half Eagles 1795-1807 series — 7th of 12 years in the series. In 1802, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 53,176. This ranks 9th of 12 years by total mintage, above the series median of 33,345. 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). The 1802/1 overdate is a notable variety. Production continued at Philadelphia. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 8.75 grams, 25 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 6 years after the celebrated 1796 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $6.2K to $42K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $120K in MS63 grade at Superior Galleries. 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.