1827 Capped Bust Quarter
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About This Coin
The 1827 Capped Bust Quarter is a United States quarter from the Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838 series — 10th of 19 years in the series. In 1827, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 4,032. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, below the series median of 252,405. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. The 1827 Original is one of the most debated coins in U.S. numismatics — some researchers believe all known examples are actually restrikes produced years later. Regardless of origin, all are rare. Weighing 6.74 grams, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $93K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $444K in PR65 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John Reich.
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.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1827 Capped Bust Quarter - Original Curl 2
1827 Capped Bust Quarter - Restrike Square 2
1827 Proof Capped Bust Quarter - 1827/3 Original
