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25 Cents "Liberty Cap Quarter" with motto
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 6.74 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1828 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, banner above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
25 C.
Designer: John Reich
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.1818
1819
1820
1822
1823
1825
1827
1828
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liberty Cap Quarter is that it was the first coin to feature the motto "In God We Trust," which was added to the coin's design in 1864. This motto has since become a standard feature on many US coins and currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 89235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 | 361174 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 | 144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 127444 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 | 216851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 64080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 17800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 168000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 102000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents "Liberty Cap Quarter" (with motto) 1815-1828 coin.
