1829 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Small Size
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Auction Record
$431,250 MS61 01-03-2012 Heritage Auctions
Description
Part of the Capped Head to Left Half Eagles 1813-1834 series, the 1829 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Small Size is a Gold Half Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of 32,076, this is a less common issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 56% 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 reduced-size (23.8mm to 22.5mm) format. A major subtype distinction. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $76K to $605K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 8.75 grams, 23.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8151.
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