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1804 Proof Capped Bust Eagle

Capped Bust Eagle · 1795-1804

Schedule of Prices

GradeAskSample
PF-60pending
PF-62pending
PF-63pending
PF-64pending
PF-65pending
PF-66pending
PF-67pending
PF-68pending
PF-69pending
PF-70pending

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See Also

Die Varieties

No die varieties recorded yet for this date.

Specifications
  • Series Capped Bust Eagle (1795-1804)
  • Denomination $10
  • Designer Robert Scot
  • Composition 91.67% gold
  • Metal content 0.5158 oz fine gold — about $2250 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
  • Weight 17.5 g
  • Diameter 33 mm
  • Edge Reeded
  • Mintage
  • Mint mark None (Philadelphia)

History

Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1804 Capped Bust Eagle.

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