1796 Quarter Eagle, Stars on Obverse
The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter Eagle (Buy on eBay) was also struck with stars on the obverse. The stars were arranged eight to the left and eight to the right…
Draped Bust Quarter Eagle Mintages
Mintage levels for the Draped Bust Quarter Eagle remained extremely low for the entire series. The absolute low of 427 pieces was recorded for 1797, while the high of 6,812…
1804 Quarter Eagle, 13 Star Reverse
The 1804 Draped Bust Quarter Eagle (Buy on eBay) with 13 stars on the reverse is an extremely rare variety created through an unusual set of circumstances. In the early…
Composition and Specifications
In accordance with the Coinage Act of 1792, the earliest quarter eagles were struck from a composition of .9167 gold and .0833 silver and copper. Planchets vary in diameter, but…
1796 Quarter Eagle, No Stars on Obverse
The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter Eagle (Buy on eBay) with no stars on the obverse is one of the most famous gold issues of the 18th century. While every other…