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…
Composition and Specifications
The Capped Bust Quarter was minted in two subtypes, which carry different specifications. The first variety, known as "Large Diameter," was issued from 1815 to 1828. The second variety, known…
1827 Capped Bust Quarter
The 1827 Capped Bust Quarter (Buy on eBay) has a reported mintage of 4,000 pieces, however this amount appears to be incorrect. No examples struck for circulation have ever been…
1823 “3 Over 2” Capped Bust Quarter
The 1823/2 Capped Bust Quarter (Buy on eBay) represents a rarity within early United States coinage, although it remains widely underappreciated. All coins struck for the issue are overdated with…
1815 Capped Bust Quarter
The 1815 Capped Bust Quarter (Buy on eBay) represented the first issue for the series and also the first issue of the denomination to be struck since 1807. The full…