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¼ Dollar "Draped Bust Quarter" small eagle
1796 year| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 6.74 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Small eagle surrounded by wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Engraver: Robert Scot
Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 104 grains and the silver content was 92¹³∕₁₆ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.Interesting fact
The Draped Bust Quarter, minted in 1796, was the first quarter dollar coin to feature an eagle on its reverse side. This design change was a departure from the previous Flowing Hair Quarter, which had a more simplistic design. The addition of the eagle was a symbol of the young nation's growing confidence and ambition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 6146 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dollar "Draped Bust Quarter" (small eagle) 1796 coin.
