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1801 Capped Bust to Right Eagle

Strike Type
1801 (P) Gold Eagle coin

Coin Details

Year
1801
Denomination
Gold Eagle
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Capped Bust to Right Eagles 1795-1804
Designer
Robert Scot
Mintage
44,344
Composition
91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
Weight
17.5g
Diameter
33mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$12,288 - $88,177

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

$201,250 MS65 10-01-2008 Stack's

Description

The 1801 Capped Bust to Right Eagle is a Gold Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust to Right Eagles 1795-1804 series. Total mintage reached 44,344. 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). Modest production at Philadelphia. Eagles were frequently exported to settle trade balances. 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 #8564.

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