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1812 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle

Strike Type
1812 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle

Coin Details

Year
1812
Denomination
Gold Half Eagle
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Draped Bust to Left Half Eagles 1807-1812
Designer
John Reich
Mintage
58,087
Composition
91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
Weight
8.75g
Diameter
25mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$4,848 - $31,520

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

$161,000 MS65 01-01-2008 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1812 Draped Bust to Left Half Eagle 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 58,087, this is a less common 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. Final year of the Capped Bust Left (Draped Bust) type. The Capped Head design replaced it in 1813. Estimated market value ranges from $4.8K to $32K 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 #8112.

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