1834 Quarter MS PL Values

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1834 Quarter MS PL 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:

212720

Coin Date:

1834

Denomination:

25c / 25 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

286,000

Coinage Type:

Capped bust quarter

Coinage Years:

1831-1838

Composition:

89% silver; 11% copper

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.89

Weight:

6.74 gr

Weight:

0.2167 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.1934 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

24.3 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

William Kneass

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1834

Obverse Designer:

William Kneass

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25C

Reverse Designer:

William Kneass

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