Design and Specifications of the Draped Bust Quarter
The Draped Bust Quarter was the first quarter dollar coin issued by the United States Mint. It was part of the Draped Bust series, which replaced the Flowing Hair design. This coin series played a crucial role in establishing the quarter as a denomination in early American commerce.
Weight
6.74 grams
Diameter
27.5 mm
Mint Marks
No mint marks (all minted in Philadelphia)
Composition
89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Obverse Design
Portrait of Liberty facing right with flowing hair and draped bust, designed by Robert Scot
Reverse Design
Heraldic eagle with shield on breast, holding arrows and olive branch, designed by Robert Scot
Years of Minting
1796-1807
Collectibility and Rare Varieties
The condition of Draped Bust Quarters significantly impacts their value due to their age and low mintage numbers. High-grade examples are extremely rare and command premium prices. Varieties such as the 1806/5 overdate can be particularly valuable. The 1796 issue, being the first year of mintage, is especially prized by collectors in any condition.
1796
6,146 minted; extremely rare and valuable as a first-year issue
1804
6,738 minted; rare and highly sought after by collectors
1806/5 Overdate
Unknown mintage; rare variety with 6 stamped over 5 in the date
Explore Draped Bust Quarter Values by Year
Most Valuable Draped Bust Quarter
This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on eBay sales,
third-party auctions, and PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various
conditions. Note that PCGS estimates often exceed eBay prices, especially for less rare coins.
3rd Party Price
eBay Price
PCGS
Price Guides
Coin Name
Min Circulated Price
Max Circulated Price
Min Uncirculated Price
Max Uncirculated Price
1796 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$28.00
$156,000.00
$110.00
$1,740,000.00
1796 Quarter Browning 2 (Regular Strike)
$1,495.00
$96,937.50
$31,050.00
$1,527,500.00
1807 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$8.00
$34,000.00
$50.00
$630,000.00
1805 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$89.00
$7,637.50
$41,125.00
$402,500.00
1804 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$552.00
$82,250.00
$69,000.00
$345,000.00
1796 Quarter Browning 1 (Regular Strike)
$2,300.00
$82,250.00
$36,800.00
$264,000.00
1807 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$69.00
$13,800.00
$21,600.00
$252,000.00
1806/5 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$7.25
$10,750.00
$5,000.00
$188,000.00
1806/5 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$114.00
$19,200.00
$9,693.75
$176,250.00
1807 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$70.00
$11,750.00
$10,000.00
$162,000.00
1806 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$2.25
$9,000.00
$22.50
$102,000.00
1806 Quarter B-3 (Regular Strike)
$89.00
$5,520.00
$4,830.00
$94,000.00
1805 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$4.30
$11,400.00
$2,750.00
$82,250.00
1806 Quarter B-9 (Regular Strike)
$75.00
$8,625.00
$3,738.00
$80,500.00
1804 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$13.00
$80,000.00
$24,150.00
$63,250.00
1806 Quarter B-10 (Regular Strike)
$180.00
$8,625.00
$20,125.00
$58,750.00
1804 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$1,800.00
$40,250.00
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1805 Quarter B-3 (Regular Strike)
$83.00
$9,106.25
$6,600.00
$37,600.00
1806 Quarter B-5 (Regular Strike)
$224.00
$6,000.00
$16,100.00
$26,400.00
1806 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$98.00
$6,325.00
$7,188.00
$23,000.00
1806 Quarter B-8 (Regular Strike)
$1,080.00
$20,700.00
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1805 Quarter B-4 (Regular Strike)
$99.00
$13,800.00
$16,100.00
$19,975.00
1806 Quarter B-7 (Regular Strike)
$223.00
$9,988.00
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1805 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$212.00
$3,055.00
$8,250.00
$8,250.00
1806 Quarter B-4 (Regular Strike)
$121.00
$6,600.00
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1807 Quarter Browning 1-A (Regular Strike)
$127.00
$2,070.00
$6,210.00
$6,210.00
1805 Quarter B-5 (Regular Strike)
$204.00
$4,993.75
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1806 Quarter B-6 (Regular Strike)
$132.00
$2,760.00
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Coin Name
Min Circulated Price
Max Circulated Price
Min Uncirculated Price
Max Uncirculated Price
1796 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$3,255.00
$25,500.00
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1806 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$76.57
$7,685.00
$4,750.00
$11,600.00
1804 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$787.00
$9,377.00
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1805 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$96.75
$8,600.00
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1806/5 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$145.50
$4,999.99
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1807 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$81.00
$4,000.00
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1804 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$3,809.70
$3,809.70
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1806 Quarter B-4 (Regular Strike)
$129.50
$2,970.00
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1806/5 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$229.50
$1,950.00
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1805 Quarter B-5 (Regular Strike)
$300.00
$1,850.00
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1806 Quarter B-9 (Regular Strike)
$199.99
$1,540.88
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1806 Quarter B-8 (Regular Strike)
$1,420.00
$1,420.00
$225.00
$225.00
1805 Quarter B-3 (Regular Strike)
$197.50
$1,300.00
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1807 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$79.00
$1,111.00
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1806 Quarter B-6 (Regular Strike)
$277.30
$1,000.00
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1805 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$360.00
$950.00
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1805 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$416.76
$764.30
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1806 Quarter B-10 (Regular Strike)
$300.00
$695.00
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1806 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$199.99
$675.00
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1806 Quarter B-3 (Regular Strike)
$260.00
$579.99
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1796 Quarter, PL (Regular Strike)
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$550.00
$550.00
1805 Quarter B-4 (Regular Strike)
$173.50
$485.00
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1806 Quarter B-5 (Regular Strike)
$483.59
$483.59
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Coin Name
Min Circulated Price
Max Circulated Price
Min Uncirculated Price
Max Uncirculated Price
1796 Quarter Browning 1 (Regular Strike)
$8,000.00
$135,000.00
$150,000.00
$3,250,000.00
1796 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$7,000.00
$110,000.00
$125,000.00
$3,000,000.00
1796 Quarter Browning 2 (Regular Strike)
$7,000.00
$110,000.00
$125,000.00
$3,000,000.00
1796 Quarter, PL (Regular Strike)
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$750,000.00
$1,000,000.00
1807 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$750,000.00
1807 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$750,000.00
1807 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$750,000.00
1806/5 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$16,000.00
$17,500.00
$300,000.00
1806/5 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$16,000.00
$17,500.00
$300,000.00
1804 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$1,750.00
$110,000.00
$125,000.00
$300,000.00
1804 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$1,750.00
$110,000.00
$125,000.00
$300,000.00
1806 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$275,000.00
1806 Quarter B-4 (Regular Strike)
$275.00
$15,000.00
$18,500.00
$125,000.00
1806 Quarter B-5 (Regular Strike)
$275.00
$15,000.00
$18,500.00
$125,000.00
1805 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$100,000.00
1806 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$100,000.00
1805 Quarter B-3 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$100,000.00
1806 Quarter B-3 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$100,000.00
1805 Quarter (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$100,000.00
1806 Quarter B-9 (Regular Strike)
$225.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$100,000.00
1806 Quarter B-10 (Regular Strike)
$600.00
$4,000.00
$75,000.00
$75,000.00
1806 Quarter B-8 (Regular Strike)
$5,000.00
$50,000.00
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1805 Quarter B-4 (Regular Strike)
$500.00
$15,000.00
$35,000.00
$35,000.00
1804 Quarter B-2 (Regular Strike)
$2,500.00
$20,000.00
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1805 Quarter B-1 (Regular Strike)
$500.00
$15,000.00
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1805 Quarter B-5 (Regular Strike)
$1,000.00
$12,500.00
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1806 Quarter B-7 (Regular Strike)
$750.00
$11,000.00
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1806 Quarter B-6 (Regular Strike)
$400.00
$11,000.00
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