The 1796 Turban Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle is a historically significant coin, representing the early years of the United States Mint and the introduction of gold coinage in the country.
The Turban Head design, also known as the Capped Bust design, was created by Robert Scot, the Chief Engraver of the Mint.
The reverse depicts a small eagle with outstretched wings, holding arrows and an olive branch.
The absence of stars on the obverse is a distinctive feature of the early quarter eagles and half eagles produced by the U.S. Mint.
The design underwent changes in subsequent years, adding stars to the obverse field to represent the number of states in the Union.
Coins from the early years of the U.S. Mint, particularly those with unique design elements and limited mintages, are highly sought after by collectors and numismatists.
The 1796 Turban Head Gold $2.50 Quarter Eagle is no exception and is considered a numismatic treasure due to its historical significance and scarcity.