2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle", United States

2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle", United States, 1808 obverse image2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle", United States, 1808 reverse image
2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1808
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" Reference Price

Reference Price

$3595.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, motto above

Engraver:


John Reich

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Bust with cap on head left, 13 stars around

Engraver:


John Reich

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded

2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


LIBERTY 1808

Reverse:


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM 2 ½ D.

2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper)

Size

2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" sizes
  • Weight:4.37 g
  • Diameter:20 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded
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