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25 Cents "Liberty Cap Quarter" without motto
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 6.74 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1838 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
25 C.
Engraver: William Kneass
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Coinage Act of 18 January 1837 increased the standard silver fineness from 892.4 to 900 and decreased the standard weight from 104 grains (6.74 grams) to 103⅛ grains (6.68 grams). The silver content was unchanged at 92¹³∕₁₆ grains. This type was the last issued under the old standard.1831
1833-34
Interesting fact
The Liberty Cap Quarter, minted from 1831 to 1838, was the first quarter dollar coin to feature a portrait of Lady Liberty, which was designed by John Reich. The coin's design was significant because it marked a departure from the previous Draped Bust design, which had been used on quarters since 1796. The Liberty Cap Quarter's design was also notable for its use of a classical Greek-style portrait of Lady Liberty, which was a departure from the more traditional depictions of Liberty found on earlier American coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 398000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 | 320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | 156000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 286000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 1952000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 472000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 252400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 366000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (without motto) 1831-1838 coin.
