1804 Draped Bust Quarter
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About This Coin
The 1804 Draped Bust Quarter is a United States quarter from the Draped Bust Quarters 1796-1807 series — the second year of the series. In 1804, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 6,738. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, below the series median of 121,394. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath (1796) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1804-1807). After an 8-year gap (1797-1803), quarter production resumed with the heraldic eagle reverse. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 6.74 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 8 years after the celebrated 1796 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $5.2K to $222K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $80K in AU55 grade at Bowers & Ruddy. Designed by Robert Scot.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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