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Obverse of 1833 Quarter Dollar - Browning 1     Reverse of 1833 Quarter Dollar - Browning 1


1833 QUARTER DOLLAR

PCGS Nos: 5352, 5381

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 156,000
Proofs: estimated 10

Designer: John Reich

Diameter: ±27 millimeters

Metal Content:
Silver - ±89%
Copper - ±11%

Weight: ±104 grains (±6.74 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (all dates of this type were struck at Philadelphia)

Images courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions

Varieties (2):
Browning 1 - Common
Browning 2 - Very Common

Significant examples:

Recent appearances:
See variety listings

 

ANACS EF-40.  Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 1607, sold for $258.75

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.

The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-65.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

"John Reich Journal, January 2001", Volume 13, Issue 2, page 15

 
 

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