1833 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Large Date
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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
$115,000 MS64 04-26-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1833 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Large Date is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Head to Left Half Eagles 1813-1834 series. The U.S. Mint produced 193,630 examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Low mintage at Philadelphia. The type was nearing replacement. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $25K to $144K 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 #8157.
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