1828 25/50C

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The 1828 25/50C is part of the Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838 series. This variety uses the same blundered reverse die as the 1822 B-2 quarter — originally engraved with "50 C." for a half dollar, then corrected to read "25 C." The underlying "50" remains visible beneath the "25." After its first use in 1822, this reverse die was shelved and not used again until being paired with an 1828 obverse die six years later, demonstrating how the early Mint conserved valuable die steel. The 1828 25/50C is classified as Browning-3, Rarity-5, and is scarcer than the normal 1828 reverse. The U.S. Mint produced 102,000 examples. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designed by John Reich. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 6.74 grams, 27.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5343. The Capped Bust Quarter was first struck in 1815 — there is no 1808-1814 quarter production — making the 1815 a historically important first-year issue. The 1823/2 overdate is a classic rarity. The 1827 original (restrike controversial) and certain proof-only dates attract specialized collectors.