1820 Capped Head Half Eagle
Capped Head Half Eagle · 1807-1834
- Year / Mint 1820 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination $5
- Designer John Reich
- Mintage 263,806
- Better dateScarce date despite relatively large original production.
- Melt Value ~$1033.72
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| VF35 | $14,750 asking | 1 |
| MS62 | $47,950 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-09-15 – 2026-10-26.
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Capped Head Half Eagle (1807-1834)
- Denomination $5
- Designer John Reich
- Composition 91.67% gold
- Metal content 0.2579 oz fine gold — about $1025 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 8.75 g
- Diameter 25 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 263,806
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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