Whidbey Island 1815 Mint Set
1815 25C

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: QUARTER DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST
Item Description: 25C 1815 "L" STAMP B-1
Full Grade: NGC AU 55
Owner: Whidbey Island Collection

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: Whidbey Island 1815 Mint Set   Score: 1938
Whidbey Island Type Set   Score: 1938
W.I. Circulated Type Coins   Score: 1938
W. I. Early Quarters   Score: 1938
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Early Quarters (1796-1838)

Owner Comments:

All 1815 quarters were struck from a single pair of dies, Browning B-1 variety. Of the 191 1815 quarters graded by NGC, 47 of them carry either an E or L counterstamp on the obverse above Liberty's head. 35 coins have the letter E and 12 have the letter L. This is one of the coins with the letter L.

The 1825 quarter also can be found with the same E and L counterstamps in the same position on that coin. NGC has graded 28 1825 coins with the counterstamp, 19 with the L and 9 with the E counterstamp. No one has been able to determine for certain who placed the stamps or for what purpose they served. One theory is that pieces so marked were presentation pieces issued by a school to note proficiency in either English or Latin. Many coins so marked survive in high grade, adding credence to this theory.

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