1831 Proof Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle

Coin Details

Auction Record

$117,875 PR64 04-18-2012 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1831 Proof Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle is a proof Gold Quarter Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834 series. With a mintage of only 10, 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 William Kneass. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 18.2 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7686. 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.