Capped Bust Quarter

About This Series

John Reich designed the Capped Bust quarter, which replaced the Draped Bust type. The series runs from 1815 to 1838 with a gap from 1828 to 1831 while the Mint retooled. Several overdates exist, including the 1823/2, which is rare in any grade. The 1827 original strike is an extreme rarity with only a handful known, though many 1827-dated proofs were made as restrikes much later. Most dates come well-worn from circulation, making choice uncirculated examples genuinely scarce. The series ended when the Liberty Seated design took over in 1838.