1804 Turban Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle : 13 Star Reverse

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

There were two major varieties of the 1804 Turban Head Gold Quarter Eagle. One variety features only 13 stars above the eagle on the reverse of the coin (as depicted above). This coin is exceptionally rare and valuable compared to the 14 star variety. The difference between the 1804 13 Stars vs 14 Stars Reverse is depicted below in the example comparison image (Source of example images is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries):

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
-	-	$75,245	$119,101	$188,030	$230,478	-	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1804 Turban Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle (13 Star Reverse Variety) is Worth $75,245 in Average Condition, and more in higher condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $563.16