1834 25c

Coin / United States of America / 1834 / Philadelphia / Capped Bust Quarters / 25c

coinage-type Capped bust quarter
desg PR
designer William Kneass
diameter 24.3
edge Reeded
fineness 0.89
material 89% silver; 11% copper
mintage <10 Reported
ngc-id 27HD
obverse-description Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.
pcgs-link 5382
pcgs-number 5382
reverse-description 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.
weight-grams 6.74
year-display 1831-1838