Description: An honest wear highly attractive circulated specimen with slight obverse damage between the ear and chest of Liberty which is easily overlooked. A great collectable of this scarce early US quarter.Capped Bust Quarters are a series of United States coins that were minted from 1815 to 1838. The design features Liberty wearing a cap with a band inscribed with the word "LIBERTY." The obverse (front) design underwent some modifications during the series, resulting in different subtypes.Here are some key points about the Capped Bust Quarters:Design:Obverse Design: The obverse features the bust of Liberty facing left, wearing a cap with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on the band. The design is attributed to John Reich.Reverse Design: The reverse (back) initially featured an eagle with a shield on its chest and an olive branch and arrows in its talons. Later issues modified the eagle design.Modifications:The Capped Bust Quarters underwent modifications during their production. The original design had a larger diameter, and later issues reduced the diameter, resulting in a more compact appearance.Designer:The designer of the Capped Bust Quarter is John Reich. His initials "JR" can be found on some issues.Subtypes:The Capped Bust Quarters can be further classified into subtypes based on design modifications and changes in the number of stars on the obverse.Varieties:There are varieties within the series, and collectors often pay attention to specific die varieties or mintmarks on certain issues.Mint Marks:Capped Bust Quarters were minted at various U.S. Mint locations, including Philadelphia (no mintmark), and later issues may have mintmarks indicating the branch mint (e.g., "O" for New Orleans).Series Duration:The Capped Bust Quarter series was produced from 1815 to 1838.Availability and Rarity:Some dates within the series are more challenging to find in high grades, and certain varieties may be more desirable to collectors.
Price: 375 USD
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
End Time: 2024-01-23T15:53:48.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 25C
Coin: Capped Bust
Composition: Silver
Year: 1818
Strike Type: Business
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: NGC
