1818 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - 5D/50
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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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$135,125 MS65 01-08-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1818 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - 5D/50 is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Head to Left Half Eagles 1813-1834 series. With a mintage of 48,588, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a cap with curls of hair beneath and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. After a gap in production (1816-1817), half eagle coinage resumed with several die varieties, including the STATESOF error. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $7.4K to $63K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 8.75 grams, 25 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8120.
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