The Draped Bust Small Eagle Quarter was issued in 1796 only. Quarter production did not resume until 1804, when the reverse featured a large eagle.

The 1796 Draped Bust Quarter is one of the greatest of all rare US coins. The main objective of this page is to show approximate retail prices of this rare quarter in today’s marketplace.

Estimated numismatic coin values of the 1796 quarter are listed at the bottom of this page. Of course, condition (i.e. grade) makes a huge difference in determining what the coin is worth.

Values are shown as ranges, rather than specific dollar figures. For each grade, there is a lower number and an upper number. If you are into rare coin collecting and are one of the lucky few who own this jewel of US numismatics, there is a good chance you could sell it at a price somewhere within this range.

This coin price guide was provided to us by the NumisMaster Coin Values website, where you can check up on the estimated retail price of many coins and currencies throughout the world with the NumisMaster Coin Price Guide.

You may research rare coin values of other United States regular issues on this site. Accessing additional price guides is fast and easy. Simply click the “Current U.S. Coin Values” link located near the upper right hand corner of this page. The same set of reports can also be viewed by heading to the introductory page of our current coin values section.

Draped Bust Quarter Small Eagle Specifications
Diameter:	Weight:	Minted:	Composition:	Designer	Edge:
approx 27.5 mm	6.74 g	1796	.1076 Cu .8924 Ag	Robert Scot	Reeded
Coin Photos courtesy of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc., Beverly Hills, CA