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The Quarter Dollar is a United States coin worth 25 cents. It has been produced on and off since 1796 and consistently since 1831. After the initial issue of the "Draped Bust" type (1796 - 1807), a second Capped Bust obverse was used until 1838. In 1838, the type was replaced by the Seated Liberty type design. The weight was 6.68 grams initially, then was reduced to 6.22 grams in 1853, then was increased slightly to 6.25 g in 1873. The changes were marked by having arrow heads on both sides of the date for a couple of years. In 1892, the type was replaced by the Liberty Head design (known as the Barber Quarter). In later years, there were also changes in size and composition (the quarter is now lighter and made of copper-nickel), but these coins have never been demonetised and are still legal tender. This, of course, is of academic interest only, as their numismatic value is enormously higher than their face value. | |||||||||
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The Definitive Guide to Australian Silver Coins |
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Country | United States |
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Currency | US Dollar |
Coin Type | Quarter Dollar, Seated Liberty |
Issued | 1842 |
Symbol | Liberty, Seated |
Reverse | American Eagle |
Face Value | 25 (x Cent) |
Circulation Mintage | 857,000 |
Total Mintage | 857,000 |
Current | No |
Material | 0.900 Silver |
Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Coin Alignment (Axis 6) |
Size | 24.3000 mm |
Mass | 6.6800 g |
OCC ID | LBRP-ERRC-RQXN-EMNY |
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2026 |
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1842-O 25C Large Date (Regular Strike)
Copyright: PCGS Notes: New Orleans Mint, O mint mark. Source |
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1842-O 25C Large Date (Regular Strike)
Copyright: PCGS Notes: Large date. Source |
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1842-O 25C Small Date (Regular Strike)
Copyright: PCGS Notes: New Orleans Mint, O mint mark. Source |
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1842-O 25C Small Date (Regular Strike)
Copyright: PCGS Notes: Small date. Source |
Source | Reference ID |
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Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | United States KM# 64.2 |