1834 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle

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 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. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The Capped Head Quarter Eagle continued the evolution of the $2.50 gold denomination. Low mintages throughout the series reflect limited demand for the denomination during this period. Many dates have mintages under 5,000, making the entire series scarce. The 1826 (reduced size) is notable as a transitional design.