1821 B-1 25 Cents MS

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1821 B-1 25 Cents MS

Basic Information

GSID:

212707

Coin Date:

1821

Denomination:

25c / 25 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

216,851

Coinage Type:

Capped bust quarter

Coinage Years:

1815-1828

Composition:

89% silver; 11% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

B-1

Rarity:

R-2

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.89

Weight:

6.74 gr

Weight:

0.2167 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

27 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John Reich

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1821

Obverse Designer:

John Reich

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 25C

Reverse Designer:

John Reich

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