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1821-1827 Capped Head Left, Large Size Type
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Designed by: John Reich
Issued Date: 1821-1827
Composition: 0.9167 parts gold, 0.0833 parts copper
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Weight: 67.5 grains
Edge: Reeded
Mint marks: Philadelphia (none)
Total Business strike mintage: 17,042
Total Proof strike mintage: Fewer than 15
No quarter eagles were coined from 1809 through 1820 inclusive. In 1821 the denomination was again produced. The design is similar to that used in 1808, except that the diameter is reduced to 18.5 mm and the portrait of Miss Liberty appears smaller and is circled by stars. This general style was continued in use through 1834. Mintages in all instances were low, with the production of one variety, the 1826, estimated at just 760 pieces.
All quarter eagles of the 1821-1834 years are rare today. Most examples seen are in grades from Very Fine through AU, although scattered Uncirculated pieces have appeared at auction, as have a few Proofs. It is not unusual for an Uncirculated piece to have a prooflike surface.
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