1831 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
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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
$161,000 MS66 01-01-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1831 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle 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 4,520, this is a less common issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% 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. Mintage approximately 4,520. All reduced-size issues are collected as a distinct subtype. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $7.6K to $31K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 18.2 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7671.
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