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1831 Small Letters USA Quarter VF-EF (VF30) $
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1831 Small Letters USA Quarter VF-EF (VF30)
The United States quarter of the 1800s reflects a fascinating period in the development of American coinage. Throughout the century, quarters were struck in silver and featured several important designs, beginning with the Draped Bust quarter, which had been introduced in 1796. After production resumed in 1804, the Draped Bust design continued until 1838, when it was replaced by the Capped Bust quarter. The Capped Bust design, created by Chief Engraver William Kneass, featured a portrait of Liberty wearing a distinctive cap, while the reverse displayed an eagle with outstretched wings. In 1838, the Liberty Seated quarter was introduced, depicting Liberty seated on a rock and holding a shield and staff. This design remained in use for the rest of the 19th century, with several variations and changes to the reverse and other details over the years.
The 1800s also saw major changes in the production and circulation of American quarters as the United States expanded westward and its economy grew. Silver quarters were an important part of everyday commerce, although their relatively high value meant they did not circulate as frequently as smaller denominations. Quarters from this period are particularly appealing to collectors because they combine beautiful early American designs with the history of a rapidly developing nation.
Small Letters Variety: This variety refers to the size of the letters of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, identified by the distance of the letters from the rim.
Obverse: Liberty wearing a cap inscribed with LIBERTY facing left, with thirteen stars representing the original thirteen states around, with the date below.
Reverse: An eagle facing left with a shield on its breast, holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons, with the country name around, and the denomination below.
Specifications:
Engraver: William Kneass
Composition: 0.900 Silver, 0.100 Copper
Weight: 6.74 g
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States
Mintage: 398,000
The United States quarter of the 1800s reflects a fascinating period in the development of American coinage. Throughout the century, quarters were struck in silver and featured several important designs, beginning with the Draped Bust quarter, which had been introduced in 1796. After production resumed in 1804, the Draped Bust design continued until 1838, when it was replaced by the Capped Bust quarter. The Capped Bust design, created by Chief Engraver William Kneass, featured a portrait of Liberty wearing a distinctive cap, while the reverse displayed an eagle with outstretched wings. In 1838, the Liberty Seated quarter was introduced, depicting Liberty seated on a rock and holding a shield and staff. This design remained in use for the rest of the 19th century, with several variations and changes to the reverse and other details over the years.
The 1800s also saw major changes in the production and circulation of American quarters as the United States expanded westward and its economy grew. Silver quarters were an important part of everyday commerce, although their relatively high value meant they did not circulate as frequently as smaller denominations. Quarters from this period are particularly appealing to collectors because they combine beautiful early American designs with the history of a rapidly developing nation.
Small Letters Variety: This variety refers to the size of the letters of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, identified by the distance of the letters from the rim.
Obverse: Liberty wearing a cap inscribed with LIBERTY facing left, with thirteen stars representing the original thirteen states around, with the date below.
Reverse: An eagle facing left with a shield on its breast, holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons, with the country name around, and the denomination below.
Specifications:
Engraver: William Kneass
Composition: 0.900 Silver, 0.100 Copper
Weight: 6.74 g
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States
Mintage: 398,000
