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1824 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle - 1824/1

Strike Type
1824 (P) Gold Quarter Eagle coin

Coin Details

Year
1824
Denomination
Gold Quarter Eagle
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834
Designer
Robert Scot
Mintage
2,600
Composition
91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
Weight
4.37g
Diameter
18.5mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$8,119 - $43,130

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.

Auction Record

$50,600 MS63 06-30-2005 American Numismatic Rarities

Description

The 1824 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle - 1824/1 is a Gold Quarter Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834 series. With a mintage of 2,600, this is a scarce 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. The 1824/1 overdate is a notable die variety. Very low mintage of approximately 2,600. 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 #7663.

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