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 10, this is an extremely rare issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 0% of total 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. Minted during the age of Jacksonian democracy and the rise of the common man, as new branch mints opened in Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans. 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 prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $117,875 PR64 04-18-2012 Heritage Auctions. 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.