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Bust Quarters

Common, scarce and rare U.S. Bust quarters (quarter dollars; 1796-1838) at Mintmark.com; includes Draped Bust (1796-1807) and Capped Bust (1815-38) quarters.

1805 Draped Bust Quarter
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
6.74 grams; .8924 silver; 27.5 mm

"Authorized in 1792, this denomination was not issued until four years later. The first coinage, dated 1796, follows the pattern of the early half dimes and dimes by the absence of a mark of value. In 1804 the value 25c was added to the reverse. Figures were used until 1838, when the term QUAR. DOL. appeared. It was not until 1892 that the value was spelled out entirely. The first type weighed 104 grains, which remained standard until modified to 103-1/8 grains by the Act of January 18, 1837. As with the dime and half dime, the weight was reduced and arrows placed at the date in 1853. Rays were placed in the field of the reverse during that year only. The law of 1873 also affected the quarter, for the weight was slightly increased and arrows were again placed at the date. Proofs of some dates prior to 1856 are known to exist, and all are rare . . ." — A Guide Book of United States Coins

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