2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"
United States · 1821–1827 · Silver
0.1288 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1821–1827 |
| Denomination | 2½ Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper) |
| Gross weight | 4.37 g |
| Fineness | 91.7% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.1288 ozt (4.01 g) |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | John Reich |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Bust with cap on head left, 13 stars around
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, motto above
About this coin’s value
The 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" contains 0.1288 troy ounces of silver (91.7% fine, 4.37 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
More 2½ Dollars coins
- 2½ Dollars "Capped Bust to Right - Quarter Eagle"1796–1807
- 2½ Dollars "Draped Bust" (Private restrike; pattern)1796
- 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"1808
- 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"1829–1834
- 2½ Dollars - Templeton Reid1830
- 2½ Dollars - C. Bechtler1831–1842
- 2½ Dollars "Classic Head, No Motto On Reverse - Quarter Eagle"1834–1839
- 2½ Dollars - C. Bechtler1837–1842
Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"?
Each 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" contains about 0.1288 troy ounces of pure silver — its 4.37 g gross weight at 91.7% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.1288 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" minted?
The 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" was issued 1821–1827.
Who designed the 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"?
The 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle" was designed by John Reich.
How big is a 2½ Dollars "Capped Head - Quarter Eagle"?
It weighs 4.37 g and measures 18.5 mm across (gold (.9167) (.0833 silver and copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.