One of my favorite coin types is the large size capped bust quarters minted from
1815 to 1828. Compared to their contemporary denominations, the silver coins
from the half dime to the half dollar, the large size capped bust quarters are
significantly rarer. A casual review at a major coin show bourse floor will
indicate multiply quantities of half dollars, half dimes and even dimes of the
same type but very few of the large size capped bust quarters. The quarters of
that period were the work horse of the economy, and the vast majority of the
quarters circulated until they were unrecognizable or, more often, melted for
their intrinsic value in silver.
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The following is an attempt to identify the major varieties of Liberty Seated
Dollars. Unless otherwise noted an example of the actual variety has been
examined by the author. Regardless of the number of coins seen by one
individual, that individual's experience would represent only a snap shot of
what was available at that period and represent only a small fraction of what
may actually exists. I have no doubt that there many more fascinating varieties
waiting to be identified. Corrections, modifications and additions to the
present listings are encouraged.
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Collecting Proof Seated Dollars represents the ultimate in difficulty and
challenge. Not only does the patient collector require knowledge and
perseverance in locating these underappreciated rarities, a deep pocketbook
will be required. The United States mint manufactured proof Seated Dollars each
year from 1840 to 1873 during a turbulent era when a young nation struggled to
establish itself as a world entity.
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Liberty Seated Dollars, minted from 1840 to 1873, are challenging to collect
and fascinating to study. It has not been studied as thoroughly as other series
of Liberty Seated coins and much misformation abounds. My own observations have
been gleaned from an extensive study and search for varieties while putting
together several "complete" sets of Seated dollars for my clients over the past
twenty some years.
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