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Draped Bust Quarter (1796 - 1807)

Draped Bust Quarter General Grading Standards
1815 - 1828
AG3 Almost Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date readable. Bust outlined, but no detail.
VG8 Very Good - All but deepest drapery folds worn smooth. Hairlines nearly gone and curls lack detail.
F12 Fine - All drapery lines visible. Hair partly worn.
VF20 Very Fine - Only left side of drapery is indistinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair well outlined and detailed.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on shoulder and highest waves of hair.
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.

Plain Eagle Reverse (1796 Only)

Designer: Robert ScotWeight: 6.74 grams
Diameter: 27.5 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Content: 89% silver 11% copper
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
17966,1460

Eagle With Shield Reverse (1804-1807)

Designer: Robert ScotWeight: 6.74 grams
Diameter: 27.5 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Content: 89% silver 11% copper
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
18046,7380
1805121,3940
1806206,1240
1807220,6430

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins. All coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present


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