United States 1820 quarter dollar

large 0 in date

This type, struck 1815-28 in small quantities, is somewhat available in circulated condition. The ready availability of Mexican two reales limited demand for this denomination. The 1820 is listed as a common date. "Small 0" and "large 0" varieties exist, with little difference in price. It was slightly modified in 1831 to allow the use of steam powered presses.

Recorded mintage: 127,444.

Specification: 6.74 g, 0.892 fine silver, .193 try oz ASW, 27 mm diameter, reeded edge, designed by John Reich.

Catalog reference: KM 44.

Source:

• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.

Link to:

• 1814 dime
• 1815 quarter
• 1821 half dollar
• 1822 quarter
• return to USA Capped Bust Quarter Dollars (1815-1837)
• Coins and currency dated 1820