Bust Quarters (1796-1838): The first United States Quarter Dollars were struck in 1796. Since the demand was low at this time, the mintages were also very low for the early dates. The Draped Bust design was used from 1796 to 1807, with a change in the reverse design beginning in 1804. No quarters were struck from 1808-1814. Minting resumed in 1815 with the introduction of the Capped Bust design. In 1831, the diameter of the Quarter Dollars was reduced.