1824 Capped Bust Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle : 4 Over 1

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

The 1824/1 Capped Bust $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle coins features a 4 Over 1 overdate and all 1824 quarter eagles feature this. This was the result of an 1824 date being struck over the 1821 date - with 1821 being the most recent gold quarter eagle struck before 1824. Parts of the underlying "1" can be seen near the upper portion of the "4" as depicted below in the example closeup image:

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-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	$8,087	$11,749	$17,703	$20,358	$43,099	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1824 Capped Bust Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle (4 Over 1 Variety) is Worth $8,087 in Average Condition and can be Worth $43,099 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint 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: $560.65