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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. The denomination of 25 C. appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
374470
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25C.
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1934 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
JD-2, B-1
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1–2 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1831-1838
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
8
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Coin Value History
1831 25c Small Letters, JD-2, B-1 PR CAM
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1831 25c Small Letters, JD-2, B-1 PR CAM
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Capped Bust Quarter 25c Large Planchet, 1818-1828 PR [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter 25c Large Planchet, 1818-1828 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_4443-0.20200718092417781.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $20,000 – $210,000
1818 25c B-8 PR
Worth: $250,000 – $250,000
1820 25c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $270,000
1821 25c PR
Worth: $175,000 – $450,000
1822 25c PR
Worth: $20,000 – $260,000
1822 25c 25/50c PR
Worth: $225,000 – $270,000
1823/2 25c PR
Worth: $550,000 – $550,000
1824/2 25c B-1 PR
Worth: $200,000 – $200,000
1825/4/2 25c PR
1827/3 25c Original PR
Worth: $100,000 – $700,000
1827/3 25c Restrike PR
Worth: $50,000 – $185,000
1828 25c PR
Worth: $20,000 – $210,000
Capped Bust Quarter 25c Small Planchet, 1831-1838 PR [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter 25c Small Planchet, 1831-1838 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1834pr.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $10,000 – $162,000
1831 25c Large Letters, B-5 PR
Worth: $16,500 – $162,000
1831 25c Small Letters, JD-2, B-1 PR
Worth: $68,000 – $162,000
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