1834 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
Base
About This Coin
The 1834 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle is a United States Gold Quarter Eagle from the Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834 series — the final year of the series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 4,000 quarter eagles dated 1834 to the old standard, before the lighter quarter eagle of August 1834. 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. Final year of the Capped Head type, replaced by the Classic Head design after the gold content reduction. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% silver and copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 18.2 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by William Kneass.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(1)
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2 strike types
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1 strike type
1827 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
1 strike type
1829 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle
1 strike type
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