1830 Proof Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Large D

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The 1830 Proof Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Large D is a proof Gold Half Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Capped Head to Left Half Eagles 1813-1834 series. No record was kept of how many proofs were struck. 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. Minted during Andrew Jackson's presidency, before the first branch mints opened at Charlotte and Dahlonega in 1838. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% silver and copper, weighing 8.75 grams, 23.8 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8164.