Capped Bust Quarter 1815 - 1838
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Capped Bust Quarter General Grading Standards
1815 - 1828AG3 Almost Good- Details clear enough to identify.G4 Good- Date, letters, and stars readable. Hair under headband smooth. Cap lines worn smooth.VG8 Very Good- Rim well defined. Main details visible. Full LIBERTY on cap. Hair above eye nearly smooth.F12 Fine- All hairlines show but drapery has only part details. Shoulder clasp distinct.VF20 Very Fine- All details show, but some wear. Clasp and ear sharp.EF40 Extremely Fine- All details show distinctly. Hair well outlined.AU50 About Uncirculated- Slight trace of wear on tips of curls and above the eye, and on the wing and claw tips.MS60 Uncirculated- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.MS63 Select Uncirculated- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.1831 - 1838 G4 Good- Bust well defined. Hair under head band smooth. Date, letters, stars readable. Scant rims.VG8 Very Good- Details apparent but worn on high spots. Rims strong. Full LIBERTY.F12 Fine- All hairlines visible. Drapery partly worn. Shoulder clasp distinct.VF20 Very Fine- Only top spots worn. Clasp sharp. Ear distinct.EF40 Extremely Fine- Hair details and clasp are bold and clear.AU50 About Uncirculated- Slight trace of wear on hair around the forehead and on the cheek and at the top and bottom tips of eagle's wings and left claw.MS60 Uncirculated- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.MS63 Select Uncirculated- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Scroll On Reverse (1815-1828)
Designer:John ReichDiameter:27 millimetersContent:89% silver 11% copper |
Weight:6.74 gramsEdge:Reeded |
 Year/ Mint Mark | Circulation Strikes | Proof Strikes |
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| 1815 | 89,235 | 0 |
| 1818 | 361,174 | 0 |
| 1819 | 144,000 | 0 |
| 1820 | 127,444 | About 10 |
| 1821 | 216,851 | About 10 |
| 1822 | 64,080 | About 10 |
| 1823 | 17,800 | About 5 |
| 1824 | 168,000 (includes 1825) | About 5 |
| 1825 | 168,000 (includes 1824) | About 10 |
| 1827 | 4,000 | About 35 |
| 1828 | 102,000 | About 10 |
No Scroll On Reverse (1831-1838)
Designer:William KneassDiameter:24.3 millimetersContent 1831 - 1836:89% silver 11% copperContent 1837 - 1838:90% silver 10% copper |
Weight 1831 - 1836:6.74 gramsWeight 1837-1838:6.7 gramsEdge:Reeded |
| Year/ Mint Mark | Circulation Strikes | Proof Strikes |
|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 398,000 | About 20 |
| 1832 | 320,000 | About 10 |
| 1833 | 156,000 | About 10 |
| 1834 | 286,000 | About 15 |
| 1835 | 1,952,000 | About 10 |
| 1836 | 472,000 | About 10 |
| 1837 | 252,400 | About 10 |
| 1838 | 366,000 | About 5 |
Mint Mark Legend
There are no mintmarks on these coins. All coins were minted in Philadelphia.| Mint Mark | Mint | Date of Operation |
| None | Philadelphia | 1793-present |
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