Whitman Expo
1838 Capped Bust 25 Cents MS B-1
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:
393250
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
25c / 25 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
366,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1831-1838
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Capped Bust
Variety 2:
B-1
Rarity:
R-1
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
6.68 gr
Weight:
0.2148 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
