1821 Proof Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle

Coin Details

Auction Record

$207,000 PR63 01-12-2005 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1821 Proof Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle is a proof Gold Quarter Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834 series. With a mintage of only 7, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a cap with curls of hair beneath, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designed by Robert Scot. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 18.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7677. The Capped Head Quarter Eagle continued the evolution of the $2.50 gold denomination. Many dates have mintages under 5,000, making the entire series scarce. The 1826 (reduced size) is notable as a transitional design.