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Quarter Eagle,
Capped Bust / Capped Head types
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The types of 2 1/2-dollar gold pieces minted during this period are the Capped Bust to Right, Capped Bust to Left, and the Capped Head to Left. Beginning in 1829 the $2.50 gold pieces were made smaller.
Mint dates: 1796-1834 ~ Minted at: Philadelphia ~ Variations: stars/no stars (1796), 13/14-stars (1804), overstrike/stars (1806), with motto/no motto "E Pluribus Unum" (1834).
Gold Coins Buyer buys all "Capped" type quarter eagles.
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Quarter Eagle,
Classic Head / Coronet types
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In 1834, the Classic Head type featured ribboned hair instead of capped and was without the motto. It was minted through only 1839 when the quarter eagle was redesigned to the Liberty Head or Coronet type, to conform more with other U.S. gold coins.
Mint dates: 1834-1907 - Minted at: Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Francisco ~ Variations: small/large date (1843), California gold (1848), old/new reverse design (1859-61).
Gold Coins Buyer buys all Liberty & Coronet quarter eagle pieces. |
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Quarter Eagle,
Indian Head type
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1908 saw a departure from all previously made American coins; the incuse design of the Indian Head quarter eagle with no raised surfaces.
Mint dates: 1908-1929 - Minted at: Denver, Philadelphia.
Our gold coin dealer buys all Indian head gold coin pieces. |