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