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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. The denomination of 25 C. appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
212712
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1821
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 25C
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
6.74 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2167 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1934 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
B-6
Coin Date:
1821
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
216,851
Coinage Type:
Capped bust quarter
Coinage Years:
1815-1828
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
38968
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1821 25c B-6 MS
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Capped Bust Quarter 25c Large Planchet, 1815-1828 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Quarter 25c Large Planchet, 1815-1828 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1815-25-rev.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $80 – $126,000
1815 25c MS
Worth: $125 – $126,000
1818 25c MS
Worth: $80 – $126,000
1818/5 25c MS
Worth: $100 – $126,000
1819 25c Small 9 MS
Worth: $100 – $60,000
1819 25c Large 9 MS
Worth: $100 – $50,000
1820 25c Small 0 MS
Worth: $80 – $175,000
1820 25c Medium 0 MS
Worth: $88 – $88,000
1820 25c Large 0 MS
Worth: $100 – $85,000
1821 25c MS
Worth: $100 – $175,000
1822 25c MS
Worth: $100 – $180,000
1822 25c 25/50c MS
Worth: $2,600 – $216,000
1823/2 25c MS
Worth: $25,000 – $276,000
1824/2 25c MS
Worth: $350 – $150,000
1825/4/2 25c MS
Worth: $115 – $48,000
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