1804 Draped Bust Quarter. B-1. Rarity-3. Fair Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).A pleasing example of this rare issue, retaining strong eye appeal despite the noted surfaces impairment. The fields show an unusual smoothed texture, though the design elements are uniformly sharp at this grade level. Toned in a blend of pewter gray and golden patina throughout. Nearly as rare as its 1796 counterpart, the 1804 quarter dollar experienced a mintage of just 6,738 pieces in what was the first year of coinage in the denomination since 1796. Today perhaps 300 to 400 exist in all grades, with most showing considerable circulation.
