This remarkable 1828 Capped Bust Quarter, Type 1 Large Size—the final year of the large-format design—is an exceptional and conditionally rare example that sits within the Rea-Koenings-Haroutiunian Condition Census for the B-4 die marriage (Rarity-3). On the cusp of full Gem status, it offers a wonderfully wholesome, original appearance paired with strong technical quality and outstanding eye appeal. The surfaces display a richly layered multicolor tone with a smooth, satiny texture and bold, underlying luster that flashes through the patina as the coin is tilted in light. Additional aqua, teal, and turquoise accents appear near the lower rim and around the eagle’s wings and shield, transitioning into soft champagne, pale amber, and copper-rose tones toward the center. The strike is crisp and even, delivering sharp detail throughout the eagle’s feathers, shield lines, and Liberty’s portrait. Under magnification, locating even a single trivial mark requires effort—further supporting the coin’s high-end status. Always in demand by type collectors as the final Large Size Bust quarter are exceedingly difficult to locate with this combination of technical strength and visual character, it stands as a trophy-level addition to a top-tier early quarter or advanced U.S. type set. The only recent comp is an AU58 PCGS CAC example that sold for $10,200 08/25 SB for a R.4. Considering this is a R.3 in uber high grade, we see this representing tremendous value.
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ex The Perfection Collection Of Capped Bust Quarters - $18,213 11/23 LM.:
The Ohio Collection
