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Quarters Capped Bust 1821-P
1821 Capped Bust Quarters
Type 1 - Large Diameter - With Motto
Mintage: 216,851
Metal Composition: 89% Silver - 11% Copper
Diameter: 27 mm
Mass / Weight: 6.74 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-63)
Proof (PR-63)
$162 $257 $415 $729 $1,995 $3,092 $4,949 $8,589 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1821 Capped Bust Quarter is Worth $257 in Average Condition and can be Worth $4,949 to $8,589 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $11.16
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Seller: bobscoins Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: VG
$175.00
Seller: MidMichiganCoin Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: VG
See pictures for condition. Nice toning. Some Obverse digs. VF range.
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