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2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"
| Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) | 4.37 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1827 |
| Value | 2½ Dollars (2.50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) |
| Weight | 4.37 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 .9167.1824
1826
Interesting fact
The Capped Head - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 2600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 4434 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 | 2800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" 1821-1827 coin.
