1805 B-2 Quarter MS Values

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Melt: $16.67 (0.1934 oz Silver)

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1805 B-2 Quarter MS Values

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All Draped Bust, large-eagle reverse quarters are scarce. The key date in this short series is the 1804, with a mintage of just 6,738 coins with an fewer than 400 survivors estimated. The 1805, 1806, and 1807 Draped Bust quarters have mintages in the low six figures, but today only a couple thousand or so of each exist. Variety enthusiasts refer to the Browning (B#) reference.

up This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $16.67

Obverse: Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.

Reverse: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. The denomination of 25 C. appears at the bottom.

Basic Information

GSID:

212667

Coin Date:

1805

Denomination:

25c / 25 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

121,394

Coinage Type:

Draped bust quarter

Coinage Years:

1804-1807

Composition:

89% silver; 11% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

B-2

Rarity:

R-2

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.89

Weight:

6.74 gr

Weight:

0.2167 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.1934 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

27.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Robert Scot

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1805

Obverse Designer:

Robert Scot

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 25, C.

Reverse Designer:

Robert Scot

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