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EARLY QUARTER
The United States quarter dollar was authorized by the original Mint Act of April 2, 1792, the Act which
created the federal coinage and established the United States Mint. Based on the Spanish "bit" (12 1/2
cents), which circulated widely during America's early years, the quarter, popularly known as "two bits"
was and still is among the most commonly used denominations. Since its inception in 1796, quarter
dollar coinage has included a number of rare and interesting issues. Early issues 1815-1828 are of the
Capped Bust style, followed in 1831-1838 by a smaller-diameter version of the same essential design.
created the federal coinage and established the United States Mint. Based on the Spanish "bit" (12 1/2
cents), which circulated widely during America's early years, the quarter, popularly known as "two bits"
was and still is among the most commonly used denominations. Since its inception in 1796, quarter
dollar coinage has included a number of rare and interesting issues. Early issues 1815-1828 are of the
Capped Bust style, followed in 1831-1838 by a smaller-diameter version of the same essential design.
Early Quarters (1796-1838)
Reference Works
Briggs, Larry. The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters. Lima, OH: Larry Briggs Rare Coins, 1991.
Browning, A.W. The Early Quarter Dollars of the United States 1796-1838. Revised edition updated by Walter H. Breen with the collaboration of Robert
W. Miller, Sr., edited by Michael Hodder, foreword by Q. David Bowers. Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc., 1992.
Cline, J.H. Standing Liberty Quarters. Revised edition. Pine Harbor, FL: 1986, published by the author.
Lawrence, David. The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters. Virginia Beach, VA: DLRC Press, 1989.
Briggs, Larry. The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Quarters. Lima, OH: Larry Briggs Rare Coins, 1991.
Browning, A.W. The Early Quarter Dollars of the United States 1796-1838. Revised edition updated by Walter H. Breen with the collaboration of Robert
W. Miller, Sr., edited by Michael Hodder, foreword by Q. David Bowers. Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc., 1992.
Cline, J.H. Standing Liberty Quarters. Revised edition. Pine Harbor, FL: 1986, published by the author.
Lawrence, David. The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters. Virginia Beach, VA: DLRC Press, 1989.