1815 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle
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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.
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$720,000 MS64 08-24-2023 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1815 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Head to Left Half Eagles 1813-1834 series. With a mintage of 635, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a cap with curls of hair beneath and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. One of the most famous U.S. gold rarities — only 635 struck. The 1815 is the key date of the entire half eagle series. Estimated market value ranges from $148K to $727K 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 #8118.
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