1805 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle
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About This Coin
The 1805 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle is a United States Gold Quarter Eagle from the Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagles 1796-1807 series — 6th of 8 years in the series. In 1805, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1,781. This ranks 4th of 8 years by total mintage, below the series median of 1,985. 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 (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). Low mintage continued. Early quarter eagles were primarily used in bank reserves and export. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 20 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 8 years after the celebrated 1797 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $6.6K to $43K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $382K in MS64+ grade at Stack's Bowers. 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.