Whitman Expo
1831 Small Letters Quarter PR CAM JD-2, B-1 Values
Details
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
374470
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
25c / 25 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1–2 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1831-1838
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
JD-2, B-1
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
6.74 gr
Weight:
0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1934 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
General Coin Lettering:
A recently-discovered variety with small lettering on the reverse. Prior to this discovery, all 1831 proof quarters were considered to be of the large letters variety.
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25C.
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
