Capped Bust Quarter
Following the tradition that other denomination coins of the period have, the Capped Bust Quarter Dollar successfully replaced the Draped Bust Quarter design, which was previously used.
Draped Bust Quarter
Draped Bust – this was the name given to a design of various United State coins which appeared from the years 1795 until 1808. It has the regular-issue of copper and silver which is common among the coins from that era…that includes Draped Bust Quarter.
Standing Liberty Quarter
Designed by Hermon A. MacNeil, the 1916 to 1930 Standing Liberty quarter’s initial design included a bare-breasted Liberty which was considered to be too revealing for some. Many complaints poured in, forcing a design change in 1917 but the new design was at the other end of the spectrum. The designer dressed Liberty in a coat of mail instead of covering her breasts with the flowing material of her dress. The reverse was also re-designed in 1917 when the eagle was moved to the center and three of the thirteen stars were place under the bird. In 1925 the dates on the Standing Liberty were recessed so they would be resistant to wear.
Seated Liberty Quarter
The Seated Liberty quarter design holds the distinction of being the longest running design for any US silver coin ever minted. Some collectors may think that if they have seen one coin with the design that they have seen them all, but that is not the case.
Barber Quarter
The Barber quarter got its name for the designer, Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. The bust of Liberty is much like that of the Morgan Dollar, but facing right. She wears a Liberty cap with a laurel wreath and has a ribbon in her hair at the back of her neck. IN GOD WE TRUST is above her head and the date below. There are six stars on the left and seven on the right to represent the thirteen colonies. The designer’s initial B is at the base of Liberty’s neck. On the reverse is the Great Seal of the United States and an eagle with outstretched wings. It holds an olive branch with thirteen leaves in the right claw and thirteen arrows in its left. E PLURIBUS UNUM is on the ribbon that the eagle holds in his beak with thirteen stars in the field.
