Capped Bust Quarters
(1815 - 1838)
The Capped Bust Quarter was introduced in 1815 after an eight-year pause in quarter production following the Draped Bust series. Designed by John Reich and later modified by William Kneass, the obverse features Liberty wearing a soft cap, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield.
From 1815 through 1836, these quarters were struck in the early silver standard of approximately 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper and featured a lettered edge. In 1837 and 1838, the silver content was adjusted to 90% silver and 10% copper, and the edge was changed to reeded, creating a transitional subtype before the introduction of the Seated Liberty design.
Mintages varied, and numerous die varieties exist, particularly in the earlier issues. The Capped Bust Quarter represents an important bridge between early hand-prepared coinage and the more modernized silver issues that followed.
Check out dates & mintages for Capped Bust Quarters, below.Business Strikes
Type 1, Large Size
1815 | 89,235
1818 | 361,174
1819 | 144,000
1820 | 127,444
1821 | 216,851
1822 | 64,080
1823 | 17,800
1824 | 84,000
1825 | 84,000
1827 | 4,000
1828 | 102,000
Type 2, Small Size
1831 | 398,000
1832 | 320,000
1833 | 156,000
1834 | 286,000
1835 | 1,952,000
1836 | 472,000
1837 | 252,400
1838 | 366,000
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