United States 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle", 1821 – 1827

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States United States
Currency Dollar (1785 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2½ Dollars
Year 1821 – 1827
Ruler Federal republic (1776–9999)
Composition Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.37
Diameter (mm) 18.5

Description

2½ Dollars from United States. Issued from 1821 to 1827. Struck in Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper). Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 4.37 g.

Obverse
Bust with cap on head left, 13 stars around
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, motto above
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1827  2.8K
1826  760 overdate 6/6
1825  4.4K
1824  2.6K overdate 4/1 (several other overdates may exist; see comments)
1821  6.4K
1821  7 proof

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