1835 Capped Bust Quarter Fine
Numismatic
1835 Capped Bust Quarter Fine
The 1835 Capped Bust Quarter represents an intriguing era of early United States coinage. Struck in Philadelphia, this silver piece contains 0.1934 troy ounces of silver, minted with a purity of 0.8924. This particular specimen survives in Fine condition, showing the honest wear of a coin that circulated during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. On the obverse, a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wears her iconic cap, surrounded by a ring of stars with the year 1835 placed at the bottom. The reverse displays a classic American eagle with a shield draped across its chest. In its talons, the eagle clutches both an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, representing a balance of peace and readiness. The inscriptions on the reverse include the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination, abbreviated as 25 C.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1835 |
| Grade | Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 25 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.1934 troy oz |
| Purity | .8924 |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
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