1828 Capped Bust Quarters : 25 Cent Over 50 Cent

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

One major variety of the 1828 Capped Bust Quarter is the 25/50C type. This variety can be identified by studying the "25 C." denomination on the bottom of the reverse of the coin. This denomination was struck over "50 C." which resulted in parts of the "50" being seen under the "25" as depicted in the example image 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)
$1,886	$2,265	$2,909	$4,678	$10,611	$16,586	$24,606	$120,132	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1828 Capped Bust Quarter (25 Cent Over 50 Cent Variety) is Worth $2,265 in Average Condition and can be Worth $24,606 to $120,132 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: $11.31