1838 Capped Bust Quarter
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$82,250 MS67 09-20-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1838 Capped Bust Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838 series. The U.S. Mint produced 366,000 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 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.74 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5357. 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.
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