1831 Proof Capped Bust Quarter - Small Letters

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The 1831 Proof Capped Bust Quarter - Small Letters is a proof quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838 series. With a mintage of 398,000, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 33% of production. 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 reduced-size Capped Bust Quarter was introduced, with a smaller diameter and reeded edge replacing the earlier lettered-edge coins. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 6.74 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #95348.