1799 Capped Bust to Right Eagle - Small Stars Obverse
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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.
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$188,000 MS64 02-06-2015 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1799 Capped Bust to Right Eagle - Small Stars Obverse is a Gold Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust to Right Eagles 1795-1804 series. With a mintage of 37,449, this is a less common 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 (1795-1797) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1797-1804). Multiple die varieties. Eagles served as the largest regular-issue gold coins for international trade. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $12K to $88K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 17.5 grams, 33 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #98562.
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