Capped Bust Quarter

December 5th, 2008 admin Posted in Quarters, Silver Coins - Proofs, Silver Coins - Regular Strikes No Comments »

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.

1831 Capped Bust Silver Quarter Type Set Coin
1831 Capped Bust Silver Quarter Type Set Coin
Paypal   US $47.01
1834 Capped Bust Quarter XF Key Date Scarce Beauty
1834 Capped Bust Quarter XF Key Date Scarce Beauty
Paypal   US $395.00
1818 Capped Bust Quarter Lustrous XF AU
1818 Capped Bust Quarter Lustrous XF AU
Paypal   US $978.00
1837 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar Old Silver US Coin
1837 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar Old Silver US Coin
Paypal   US $.99
1835 Capped Bust Quarter 25 cent piece
1835 Capped Bust Quarter 25 cent piece
Paypal   US $99.00
Capped Bust quarter 1831 Large Letters ANACS certified
Capped Bust quarter 1831 Large Letters ANACS certified
Paypal   US $211.50
1805 $5 capped bust gold quarter eagle
1805 $5 capped bust gold quarter eagle
Paypal   US $9,000.00
1834 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar
1834 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar
Paypal   US $42.89
1821 CAPPED BUST QUARTER
1821 CAPPED BUST QUARTER
Paypal   US $100.00
1837 CAPPED BUST QUARTER COIN
1837 CAPPED BUST QUARTER COIN
Paypal   US $27.13
1838 Capped Bust Quarter CHOICE XF GREAT EARLY COIN
1838 Capped Bust Quarter CHOICE XF GREAT EARLY COIN
Paypal   US $54.00
1837 Capped Bust Quarter XF GREAT EARLY COIN
1837 Capped Bust Quarter XF GREAT EARLY COIN
Paypal   US $47.47
1835 Capped Bust Silver Quarter VF XF Large Pictures
1835 Capped Bust Silver Quarter VF XF Large Pictures
Paypal   US $16.37
1815 CAPPED BUST QUARTER CERTIFIED ICG VF 35 NR
1815 CAPPED BUST QUARTER CERTIFIED ICG VF 35 NR
Paypal   US $295.00
1835 CAPPED BUST QUARTER VF FREE SHIPPING
1835 CAPPED BUST QUARTER VF FREE SHIPPING
Paypal   US $189.00
1835 Capped Bust Silver Quarter Plugged Large Pictures
1835 Capped Bust Silver Quarter Plugged Large Pictures
Paypal   US $.99
1831 ST4 B4 Capped Bust Quarter
1831 ST4 B4 Capped Bust Quarter
Paypal   US $34.88
1821 Capped Bust quarter PCGS AU50
1821 Capped Bust quarter PCGS AU50
Paypal   US $2,750.00
1835 UNITED STATES CAPPED BUST QUARTER VERY FINE NICE
1835 UNITED STATES CAPPED BUST QUARTER VERY FINE NICE
Paypal   US $56.09
1819 Capped Bust Quarter VF Details
1819 Capped Bust Quarter VF Details
Paypal   US $288.00
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