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1805 B-3 Quarter MS Values
Details
All Draped Bust, large-eagle reverse quarters are scarce. The key date in this short series is the 1804, with a mintage of just 6,738 coins with an fewer than 400 survivors estimated. The 1805, 1806, and 1807 Draped Bust quarters have mintages in the low six figures, but today only a couple thousand or so of each exist. Variety enthusiasts refer to the Browning (B#) reference.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $16.09
Obverse: Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
121,394
Coinage Type:
Draped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1804-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
B-3
Rarity:
R-2
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
6.74 gr
Weight:
0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1934 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25, C.
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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