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1829-1834 Capped Head Left Reduced Size Type
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Designed by: John Reich
Issued Date: 1829-1834
Composition: 0.9167 parts gold, 0.0833 parts copper
Diameter: 18.2 mm (1829-1834)
Weight: 67.5 grains
Edge: Reeded
Mint marks: Philadelphia (none)
Total Business strike mintage: 25,023
Total Proof strike mintage: Fewer than 35
The design is similar to that used in coinage struck between 1821 and 1827 except the diameter was further reduced to 18.2 mm in 1829 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.
All quarter eagles of the 1829-1834 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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