1804 Draped Bust Quarter
The 1804 Draped Bust Quarter (Buy on eBay) represents the second year of issue for both the denomination and series, struck after a lengthy gap in production. The coins feature…
1796 Draped Bust Quarter
The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter (Buy on eBay) represents the first year of issue for the denomination, a one-year type coin, and a low mintage key date. These factors combine…
Draped Bust Quarter Mintage
All issues of the Draped Bust Quarter series are considered to be scarce. Mintages remained extremely limited during the first two years of issue in 1796 and 1804, with production…
Composition and Specifications
Under the Coinage Act of 1792, the Draped Bust Quarters were struck in a composition of 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, with a weight of 6.74 grams (104 grains). The…