R&R Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838
1831 Small Letters


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: QUARTER DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST
Item Description: 25C 1831
Grade: NGC MS 64
Owner: rfar
 
Winning Set: R&R Capped Bust Quarters 1815-1838
Date Added: 2/15/2008
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

1831 25C Small Letters MS64 NGC. B-2, R2. Population (PCGS 54/20, NGC 69/29).<br /><br />No quarters were struck in 1829 or 1830, and when the denomination resumed production in 1831, the diameter was reduced from 27 mm to 24.3 mm. The weight and alloy were unchanged, which implies that the new quarters were thicker. These changes in diameter were made to conform to the new close collar technology introduced to the Philadelphia Mint. However, Capped Bust halves, which then dominated silver coin production, continued to be struck with lettered edges until the 1836 Reeded Edge halves were produced.<br /><br />This is the only year in the 1831-1838 Capped Bust quarter series in which the Philadelphia Mint used the Small Letters reverse.<br /><br />A gorgeous piece with sharp design features, rich satin luster, and deep original blue and ivory toning on both sides. The reverse of this piece has extensive peripheral die cracks through the tops of most letters in UNITED STATES and AMERICA. This coin is a needle-sharp example that has pleasing luster and no untoward abrasions.

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