The Capped Bust Quarter was minted from 1815 to 1838. Two designs were used during this mint period. The first, minted from 1815 to 1828 was designed by John Reich. It was a large size coin featuring a fulsome Lady Liberty. This portrayal of Lady Liberty led to allegations that Reich was modeling the coin after one of his mistresses. The obverse also features 13 stars around the edge and the mint year centered at the base. The reverse of the coin features a bald eagle with a union shield across its breast, clutching arrows and an olive branch. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is adorned across the top, with E Pluribus Unum slightly below. The coins denomination (25c) centered at the base.
The second design, from 1831 to 1838, was modified by William Kneass from John Reich's original design. This design does not feature the E Pluribus Unum motto on the reverse. The coin is also smaller than the original due to advanced in die manufacturing. Lady Liberty is also thinner on the obverse and more elegant in appearance.
All coins were minted in Philadelphia, so there is no mint mark present on either version. Prices for pristine versions of the Capped Bust Quarter are quite high.
 1815 Capped Bust Quarter VG  US $45.00
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 1835 CAPPED BUST QUARTER 25C HIGH GRADE LK 3338 US $299.00
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 1838 Capped Bust Quarter ICG VF25 Problem Free US $78.88
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 1825 4 2 CAPPED BUST QUARTER PROBLEM FREE XF US $500.00
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 1835 Capped Bust Quarter XF Shattered Broken Die US $225.00
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 1838 Capped Bust Quarter CHOICE VF EARLY DATE US $78.77
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 1836 Capped Bust Quarter 25c EARLY DATE XF US $36.56
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 1818 CAPPED BUST QUARTER US $97.40
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 1818 Capped Bust Quarter G LOOK US $130.00
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 1819 Capped Bust Quarter G Small 9 US $130.00
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 1821 Capped Bust Quarter AG US $90.00
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 1836 Capped Bust Quarter G SWEET US $66.00
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 1831 CAPPED BUST QUARTER SMALL DATE LARGE LETTERS US $175.00
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 1835 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar A VERY GOOD Coin US $29.20
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 1831 Capped Bust Quarter Sharp AU Original Light Tone US $529.00
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 1831 Capped Bust Quarter XF AU Details US $320.00
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 1831 Capped Bust QuarterANACS AU 50 DetailsScratched US $349.00
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 1821 Capped Bust Quarter Original VF XF US $499.00
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 1820 CAPPED BUST QUARTER 25C COIN US $49.01
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 1836 Capped Bust Quarter ANACS Extra Fine EF 45 Tough US $485.00
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