1820 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle
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About This Coin
The 1820 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle is a United States Gold Half Eagle from the Capped Head to Left Half Eagles 1813-1834 series — 6th of 20 years in the series. In 1820, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 791,423. This represents the highest annual mintage in the entire series, above the series median of 54,592. 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. Multiple varieties including Curved Base 2 and Square Base 2. One of the more available early dates. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 8.75 grams, 25 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 5 years after the celebrated 1815 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $7.9K to $55K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $300K in MS64 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Robert Scot & John Reich.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1820 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Curl Base 2, Large Letters
1820 Capped Head to Left Half Eagle - Curl Base 2, Small Letters
