1822 Capped Bust Quarter. B-2. Rarity-5. 25/50 C. VF Details--Graffiti (PCGS).A pleasing mid grade example of this scarce and eagerly sought variety, even despite the stated qualifier. Moderately toned surfaces exhibit deeper slate gray patina around the peripheries. The strike is nicely centered on both sides, the devices suitably bold for the assigned grade with plenty of sharper detail remaining to the more protected elements of Libertys portrait and the eagles plumage. An overall smooth appearance is an uncommon and particularly desirable attribute in an early U.S. Mint silver coin that saw considerable circulation, the only aberrations being a series of old toned-over pin scratches in the left obverse field under Libertys chin, extending to stars one through three. Surprisingly, it takes a bit of effort to cause these scratches to come into view without a loupe. This bold naked eye variety features a blundered reverse with the denomination 25 punched over an erroneous 50, with evidence of additional repunching to the primary digit 5 (25/5/50). This reverse was later used in the 1828 B-3 marriage. Both varieties are scarce, although the 1822 B-2 is both more elusive and more conditionally challenging than 1828 B-3 with far fewer examples grading VF or finer. Early quarter variety specialists are sure to compete vigorously for the honor of securing this aesthetically pleasing rarity.