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© Heritage Auctions
2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"
1808 year| Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) | 4.37 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| 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#30703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, motto above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
2 ½ D.
Engraver: John Reich
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.Interesting fact
The Capped Head - Quarter Eagle coin from 1808 is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of Lady Liberty, which was designed by John Reich. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the ideals of freedom and democracy, and it has since become a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 | 2710 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" 1808 coin.
