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1. Re: Why did the mint change the size and fineness of bust quarters?

   

   Comment by BillJones · January 25, 2013 11:01PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>Why did the size change? >> It was a reflection of a change in technology. In 1831 the mint started to use the closed collar to strike quarters. As is done with today's reeded edge coins, the planchet was placed in a closed collar and the obverse, reverse and reeded edge were impressed on the coin with one blow from…

2. Re: Why did the mint change the size and fineness of bust quarters?

   

   Comment by CoinBuyer12 · January 25, 2013 11:05PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i> << <i>Why did the size change? >> It was a reflection of a change in technology. In 1831 the mint started to use the closed collar to strike quarters. As is done with today's reeded edge coins, the planchet was placed in a closed collar and the obverse, reverse and reeded edge were impressed on the coin with one…