1831 Capped Bust Quarters : Large Letters

Type 2 - Reduced Diameter - No Motto

Mintage: N/A
Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: John Reich
Metal Composition: 89% Silver - 11% Copper

Diameter: 24.3 mm
Mass / Weight: 6.74 grams

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
1831 Capped Bust Quarter - Large Letters
There were to major varieties of the 1831 Capped Bust Quarter. One variety had small letters on the reverse while the other had larger letters (as depicted above). The letters to look for are in the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denominational "25 C". The difference between the large letters vs small letters is depicted below in the example comparison image of the coins:

1831 Capped Bust Quarter - Small Letters vs Large Letters - Difference and Comparison
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
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)
$117$137$166$205$467$934$2,711$5,251-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1831 Capped Bust Quarter (Large Letters Variety) is Worth $137 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,711 to $5,251 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: $5.2921










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