The US 1806 Quarter, designed by John Reich, was struck during President Thomas Jeffersons administration, a period of national growth and political change. The coin’s design featured an eagle on the reverse, symbolizing strength and American unity. The US 1806 Quarter was made of 89.24% silver, reflecting the country’s adherence to the silver standard for currency.
The US 1806 Quarter was minted as the U.S. navigated post-Revolutionary economic recovery, with rising trade and expansion. Reich’s design emphasized national pride, while the silver metal represented both stability and the nations economic reliance on precious metals. The US 1806 Quarter embodied political confidence in a young nation.