1826 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
Base
About This Coin
The 1826 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 Philadelphia Mint struck 760 quarter eagles dated 1826. 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. Every 1826 quarter eagle is an overdate; specialists disagree whether the figure under the last 6 is a 5 or an earlier 6. 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
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.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(1)
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1 strike type
1829 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
1 strike type
1830 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
1 strike type
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