Lot 33

1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar

Sold October 23, 2025

Price realized
$110

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $100-125

Origin: United States

Denomination: Twenty Five Cents

Year: 1818

Mint: Philadelphia

Grade: Estimated G to VG

Metal: Silver and Copper

Weight: 6.4g

Additional Description: The 1818 Capped Bust Quarter Dollar is a notable example from a design series that defined early 19th-century American silver coinage. Crafted under the direction of engraver John Reich, the coin features Liberty wearing a distinctive capped bust, a symbol of youthful strength and national identity. The reverse showcases an eagle with outstretched wings, emblematic of the young republic’s aspirations. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1818 issue reflects a period of expanding commerce and growing confidence in the nation’s currency.

Lot details

Lot
33
Closed
October 23, 2025

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