1822 Capped Bust Quarters : 25 Cent Over 50 Cent

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety is the 1822 25/50C Capped Bust Quarter. This rare and valuable variety features the 25C denomination struck over a 50C denomination on the reverse of the coin. A large portion of the underlying "50" can be seen scattered under the "25" as depicted in the example image of the coin error above.

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)
$7,144	$15,258	$22,520	$34,438	$46,820	$54,384	$74,994	$105,873	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1822 Capped Bust Quarter (25 Cent Over 50 Cent Variety) is Worth $15,258 in Average Condition and can be Worth $74,994 to $105,873 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: $16.41