1837 Proof Classic Head Quarter Eagle

Coin Details

Auction Record

$576,000 PR66+DCAM 08-18-2019 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1837 Proof Classic Head Quarter Eagle is a proof Gold Quarter Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Classic Head Quarter Eagles 1834-1839 series. With a mintage of 3, 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 fillet or headband inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM without the motto 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: $576,000 PR66+DCAM 08-18-2019 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 4.18 grams, 17.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #800146.