1797 Draped Bust Quarter Eagle
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle · 1796-1807
- Year / Mint 1797 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination $2.50
- Designer Robert Scot
- Mintage 427
- Key dateMajor early gold rarity with an original mintage of only 427.
- Melt Value ~$516.26
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| VF35 | $68,250 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-10-24.
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Draped Bust Quarter Eagle (1796-1807)
- Denomination $2.50
- Designer Robert Scot
- Composition 91.67% gold
- Metal content 0.1288 oz fine gold — about $515 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 4.37 g
- Diameter 20 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 427
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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