Proof Strike Proof Strike

Proof Strike

Designed by: John Reich
Issue Dates: 1821, 1831, 1833
Composition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% copper
Diameter: 18.5 mm (1821-1827), 18.2 mm (1829-1834)
Weight: 4.37 grams (67.43 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Proof Mintage: Fewer than 150

No quarter eagles were coined from 1809 through 1820 inclusive. In 1821 the denomination was again produced. The design is similar to that used in 1808, except that the diameter is reduced to 18.5 mm (subsequently further reduced to 18.2 mm in 1829) and the portrait of Miss Liberty appears smaller and is circled by stars. This general style was continued in use through 1834. Mintages in all instances were low, with the production of one variety, the 1826, estimated at just 760 pieces.

All quarter eagles of the 1821-1834 years are rare today due both to miniscule mintages and extensive melting in the early 1830s. Most examples seen are in grades from Very Fine through AU, although scattered Uncirculated pieces have appeared at auction, as have a few Proofs. It is not unusual for an Uncirculated piece to have a prooflike surface.

1821 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle
1821 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 7
Obverse Text:

1821 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | E PLURIBUS UNUM | 2 ½ D.

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1831 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle
1831 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 10
Obverse Text:

1831 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | E PLURIBUS UNUM | 2 ½ D.

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1833 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle
1833 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle
Proof Mintage: 5
Obverse Text:

1833 | LIBERTY

Reverse Text:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | E PLURIBUS UNUM | 2 ½ D.

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