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The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter: America’s First Quarter

The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter: America’s First Quarter

Posted by Andrew Adamo - A certified ANA Professional Numismatist, Active member of ICTA, contributor to CoinWeek, Numismatic News, NGC and ANA on May 22nd 2026

The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter: America's First Quarter The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter represents the first quarter dollar ever produced by the United States Mint, with values ranging from approximately $ … read more