Capped Bust Quarter Mintages

The mintages of Capped Bust Quarters between the years 1815 and 1838 were generally higher than the earlier quarter dollars, but still remained relatively limited. The series includes several gaps in production where coins were not produced for one or more years. Low mintages occurred for several years of the series, creating a few significant rarities.

The lowest reported mintage for the series occurs for the 1827 Capped Bust Quarter with 4,000 pieces reported to have been struck. However, no circulation strike coins for this date have ever been located. A limited number of original proofs and a larger number of restrikes for this date are highly prized by collectors.

There was an increase in the annual output of quarter dollars after new machinery was acquired by the Mint and a modified design was introduced. The highest mintage of 1,952,000 occurred during this time period. Coins from the second subtype also tend to be better produced and more available for collectors.

Capped Bust Quarter (Large Diameter) Mintages

IssueMintage
181589,235
1818361,174
1819144,000
1820127,444
1821216,851
182264,080
182317,800
1824168,000
1825included in 1824
18274,000
1828102,000

Capped Bust Quarter (Reduced Diameter) Mintages

IssueMintage
1831398,000
1832320,000
1833156,000
1834286,000
18351,952,000
1836472,000
1837252,400
1838366,000