1821 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
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$149,500 MS64 09-16-2008 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1821 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834 series. The U.S. Mint produced 6,448 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% of 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. First year of the Capped Head Quarter Eagle after a 14-year gap in quarter eagle production (1808-1820). Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $8.1K to $43K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 18.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7662.
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