1820 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Curl Base 2, Small Letters
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$300,000 MS64 11-21-2023 Stack's Bowers
Description
A Gold Half Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1820 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Curl Base 2, Small Letters belongs to the Capped Head to Left Half Eagles 1813-1834 series. The U.S. Mint produced 263,806 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. 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. Multiple varieties including Curved Base 2 and Square Base 2. One of the more available early dates. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $7.9K to $55K 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 #8126.
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