1826 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle - 1826/6
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$75,000 MS60 03-01-1980 Bowers & Ruddy
Description
The 1826 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle - 1826/6 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 only 760, 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 #7665. 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.
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