1806 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle

About This Coin

The 1806 Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagle is a United States Gold Quarter Eagle from the Capped Bust to Right Quarter Eagles 1796-1807 series — a late issue, 7th of 8 years in the series. In 1806, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1,616. This ranks 3rd of 8 years by total mintage, below the series median of 1,985. 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). Multiple die varieties exist. Among the final dates of the type before another production hiatus. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 20 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 9 years after the celebrated 1797 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $9.6K to $110K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $200K in MS62 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Robert Scot.