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Capped Bust Quarter
Type 1 - Large Diameter, with Motto


Obverse of an 1828 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar
Obverse
Reverse of an 1828 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar
Reverse
Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.25
Composition:  89% Silver, 11% Copper
Years of Minting:  1815-1828
Diameter:  27 mm
Gross Weight:  6.7 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  John Reich

​Photos courtesy of Frank Papper

CAPPED BUST QUARTER
TYPE 2 - Reduced DIAMETER, No MOTTO


Capped Bust Quarter Type 2 Obverse
Obverse
Capped Bust Quarter Type 2 Reverse
Reverse
Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.25
Composition:  89% Silver, 11% Copper
Years of Minting:  1831-1838
Diameter:  24.3 mm
Gross Weight:  6.7 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  John Reich


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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