Capped Head Quarter Eagle

Capped Head Quarter Eagles 1821-1834
Early quarter eagles: Little seen by collectors today, they were almost as rare when first made. Few were minted and most never saw circulation. Napoleon's rampage through Europe had seen to that.

1829 Capped Head Quarter Eagle 2 1/2 Gold Dollar
The new Capped Head Quarter Eagle 2 1/2 Gold Dollar coin was also designed by Chief Engraver Robert Scot. This coin was produced from 1921 to 1834.

The Capped Head quarter eagle maintained the legal weight standard, but was slightly smaller and thicker than the previous quarter eagle, Reich's 1808 Capped Bust design, which had lasted only one year.

When the quarter eagle reappeared in 1821, Scot copied his 1813 half eagle design for the smaller coin, creating the Capped Head quarter eagle.

A wonderful Capped Head quarter eagle with frosty, brilliant greenish yellow gold lustre. Sharply struck and with considerable aesthetic appeal.

See also: Quarter, Capped Head, Gold, Coin, Eagle