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1821 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle

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About This Coin

The 1821 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle is a United States Gold Quarter Eagle from the Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834 series — the first year of the series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 6,448 quarter eagles dated 1821; the proofs are not part of the figure. 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. First year of the Capped Head Quarter Eagle; no quarter eagles had been struck from 1809 through 1820. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% silver and copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 18.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Robert Scot.

Value Estimates

$8,119 - $43,130

Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.