1796 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle - Stars
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$1,380,000 MS65 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1796 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle - Stars represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagles 1796-1807 series. With a mintage of 432, this is an extremely rare issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Liberty facing right wearing a cloth cap (pileus) and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath (through 1798) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1804-1807). First year of the quarter eagle. The "No Stars" obverse is a famous rarity — stars were added to the obverse later in the year. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $67K to $1714K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 20 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7647.
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