1833 Capped Bust Quarters : O over F in OF

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

One major variety of the 1833 Capped Bust Quarter features a doubled die error on the reverse of the coin. In the word "OF" in "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" - part of an underlying "O" is struck on top of the "F". This feature is depicted by the arrows in the example image above. There is also doubling of other letters on the reverse - for instance a weak underlying "A" can be seen just to the right of the primary "A" in "AMERICA". Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

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)
$157	$175	$236	$326	$625	$1,256	$2,509	$6,416	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1833 Capped Bust Quarter (O over F in OF Variety) is Worth $175 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,509 to $6,416 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: $15.78