1827 Capped Bust Quarters : Original - Curl Base 2 in 25c

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

All 1827 Capped Bust Quarters are extremely rare and valuable. There were two major varieties: One was an original strike and the other was a Restrike. The variety depicted above is the original strike (Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries).

The difference between the original vs restrike can be found by studying the reverse of the coin - the "25 C." denomination in particular. The original had a curled base on the "2" in "25". Whereas the restrike had a squared based "2" instead. The difference between the curl base 2 vs square base 2 is depicted below in the example comparison image of the coins:

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)
-	-	-	-	$92,671	$105,873	$165,435	$338,987	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1827 Capped Bust Quarter (Original - Curl Base 2 in 25c Variety) is Worth $92,671 in Average Condition and can be Worth $165,435 to $338,987 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: $12.78