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2½ Dollars "Capped Bust to Right - Quarter Eagle"
| Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) | 4.37 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1807 |
| Value | 2½ Dollars (2.50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) |
| Weight | 4.37 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Heraldic Eagle:
Bald Eagle with wings outstretched, facing left holding ribbon with motto in beak, arrows held in talon on left and olive branch in talon on right; with shield on chest and with clouds and 16 stars above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engraver: Robert Scot
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The US Coinage Act of 2 Apr. 1792 set the standard weight at 67½ grains and the gold content at 61⅞ grains, hence the fineness of .9167.1792
1796
1798
1802
1804
1806
Interesting fact
The Capped Bust to Right - Quarter Eagle coin was designed by John Reich and features a portrait of Lady Liberty with a cap on her head, symbolizing freedom and liberty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 432 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1797 | 427 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1798 | 1094 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1802 | 3035 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1804 | 3327 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1805 | 1781 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1806 | 480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1807 | 6812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Dollars "Capped Bust to Right - Quarter Eagle" 1796-1807 coin.
