1838 Capped Bust 25 Cents MS

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1838 Capped Bust 25 Cents MS

Basic Information

GSID:

5096

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

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

Design Details

Designer:

William Kneass

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1838

Obverse Designer:

William Kneass

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25C

Reverse Designer:

William Kneass

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