1800 Capped Bust to Right Eagle
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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
$310,500 MS65 01-01-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1800 Capped Bust to Right Eagle is a Gold Eagle minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Capped Bust to Right Eagles 1795-1804 series. With a mintage of 5,999, this is a scarce issue. 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). Continued production with the heraldic eagle reverse. Die varieties are cataloged. Estimated market value ranges from $13K to $108K 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 #8563.
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