Very Good and Original Bust Quarters

Baley

Here's an 1818 received this week





I'd grade it VG and never cleaned, how about you? I like these quarters by die variety.

It's a B-10 I think. here's another one I already had, in Fine or so:





Browning calls it R-6 but I think that's way too high, R4 maybe but not 6

here's another VG 1819 with some features:







and here's an 1821 in VG-F.



I've yet to find an 1822 I liked. Anyone have a nice VG or Fine for sale?


Finally, here's an 1815 that is not quite "original", the white parts appear wiped or rubbed from handling, was likely a pocket piece for a while:



I know, I know, they're not mega grade MS70DCAM or Monster Rainbow!! but I think they got character

show 'em if you got 'em!

LanLord

Nice

I like those coins in that condition, very collectable.

Got any for sale?

coinlieutenant

I like em Baley...

elwood

Very Nice Baley!!!
I love original Early Quarters.

wam98

Baley, I was just about to comment how nice and original these looked. Well worn but nice. Then it just dawned on me that I haven't seen many Capped Bust Quarters, don't even have one for my type set. Anyway, after checking some mintage figures I have a question. Do you or anyone else know or can tell me why the mintage for the Quarters are so much less than the Half Dollars for this time period ? Just doesn't make sense to me.

Conder101

Until 1837 the mint did not have a bullion fund for the government to use for the purchase of gold and silver to be struck into coins. Bullion deposited by citizens or businesses was struck into whatever coins the depositors desired. Usually the silver was deposited by banks who wanted the largest size coins possible since they were mainly being used as reserves. To some extent the mint also liked the larger coins because it resulted in fewer coins needed which translates into fewer dies and less wear and tear on the equipment.

On the other hand when bullion deposits were were dropping off they preferred the smaller denominations because they took longer to produce and provided job security.

Baley

good answer Conder!

here's a couple of draped bust quarters in case folks were expecting to see some of those.









As always, if you have some pics to post, join the party!

goose3

that 6/5 is awesome!

I've been watching for a LOW grade 1796 for a while now.

elwood

I love this coin, parted with it reluctantly at the ANA. It went into a great collection though
Look at the luster for a VF.

coinlieutenant

Elwood...

Next time you feel like parting with something like that...please call me. I will buy it!!!

J

elwood

Same collection!!

Baley

oooo, threee-tone! I really like the pale grey, olive, and charcoal tones on that '96

elwood

<< <i>Elwood... >>




<< <i>Next time you feel like parting with something like that...please call me. I will buy it!!! >>



I still have a few more
I like quarters

coinlieutenant

Yeah....I like that one too...but the 1807 is killer.

elwood

Another....totally original

coinlieutenant

ok...you're officially killing me...

Is that one for sale? Great strike!!

Coin Finder

Here is one

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elwood

A Large Size!!!

coinlieutenant

Make the bad man stop mommy...make him stop...

elwood

<< <i>Is that one for sale? Great strike!! >>



Sorry, That one was sold at the ANA also
The rev was not that well struck but not bad.
Here's the rev:

elwood

Baley,
Thanks for letting me share some pics.

coinlieutenant

Not great but better than average...

JrGMan2004

Purrty coins everyone!!!!!

dthigpen

<< <i>Here is one

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Nice original coin! It would look perfect with a hole in it in a ANACS holder.

Cladiator

Gotta love them quarters!