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.
 1834 XF AU Scrape Capped Bust Quarter Nice JN1510 US $85.00 |
 1821 CAPPED BUST QUARTER VF  US $99.00
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 1835 CAPPED BUST QUARTER EF US $125.00
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 1833 CAPPED BUST QUARTER HIGH GRADE NICE XF LOOK US $350.00
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 1835 CAPPED BUST QUARTER DOLLAR 25C EF45 ANACS US $420.00
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 Sharp AU 1831 Capped Bust Quarter From Estate US $224.50
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 1837 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar Very Fine eiv US $240.00
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 1824 2 VG F Capped Bust Quarter Nice JY1510 US $1,465.00 |
 1828 F VF Capped Bust Quarter Nice JY1510 US $265.00 |
 1835 XF Capped Bust Quarter Nice JY1510 US $225.00 |
 1831 CAPPED BUST QUARTER DOLLAR US $99.99
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 1832 CAPPED BUST QUARTER ANACS AU53 DETAILS US $700.00
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 1835 Capped Bust Quarter V F US $199.99
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 1818 Capped Bust Quarter VG Details w Problems 11184 US $62.50
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 1836 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar Fine rsx US $275.00
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 US 1831 CAPPED BUST QUARTER DOLLAR LARGE LETTERS US $69.99
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 1821 Capped Bust Quarter VF Very Fine US Coin US $395.00
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 1818 Capped Bust QuarterF DetailLove TokenLetter E US $129.00
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 2 Capped Bust Quarter Both Good 1831 1836 US $99.00
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 1835 Capped Bust Silver Quarter ANACS VG US $99.99
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