1830 Capped Head to Left Quarter 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
$84,000 MS65 01-12-2020 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1830 Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagle is a Gold Quarter Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Capped Head to Left Quarter Eagles 1821-1834 series. With a mintage of 4,540, this is a less common issue. 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. Low mintage at Philadelphia. The quarter eagle served primarily as a store of value. Estimated market value ranges from $7.6K to $31K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 91.7% gold, 8.3% copper, weighing 4.37 grams, 18.2 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7670.
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