This web site is dedicated to the Early United States Quarter Dollars, minted from 1796 through 1838, commonly called Bust Quarters.  Most all of the information presented here can be found in the new book by Steve M. Tompkins.

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1833 - 1901

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1792 - 1833

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Numismatics in general is a window into the historical past. Along with the beauty and artistry, a story is told by the study of the coins created during this history.

 

             The United States Bust Quarter tells its own story of the struggles and accomplishments in America during its early and formative years. Through the disjointed date output, to the ups and downs in production quantities, and the changes in style and design, a picture is formed, showing an astute observer one portrait of how a country’s history is reflected in its coinage.

 

             As the Quarter denomination was and currently still is the “workhorse” of our monetary system, the collecting of this series constitutes a real and tangible path through the early history of the United States, which laid the groundwork for our future.

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