1809 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle - 1809/8
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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.
Auction Record
$126,500 MS65 01-05-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1809 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle - 1809/8 is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Draped Bust to Left Half Eagles 1807-1812 series. With a mintage of 33,875, this is a scarce issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban with a larger, draped bust and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. The 1809/8 overdate is a collected variety. Production continued at Philadelphia. Estimated market value ranges from $4.8K to $36K 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 #8104.
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