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Obverse Description
Charles Barber's depiction of Liberty is portrayed facing right with motto IN GOD WE TRUST and 13 stars around the periphery. The date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread holding a ribbon in its beak bearing the words E PLURIBUS UNUM. In its talons the bird holds an olive branch and arrows. Stars appear in the field above the eagle and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * QUARTER DOLLAR appear around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5422
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1896
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1896-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
188,039
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) quarter
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5615
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Coin Value History
1896-S 25c MS
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1896-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$194,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $162,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1896-S 25C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: 45 in 8, 115 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 188,039. ...
$1,220
1896-S 25C MS64 NGC. ...
$15,860
1896-S 25C AG3 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 35 in 3, 211 finer (11/25). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 188,039. ...
$564
1896-S 25C Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (12/33). Mintage 188,039. ...
$2,880
1896-S 25C AU55 NGC....
$6,900
1896-S 25C Good 6 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (61/82). Mintage 188,039. ...
$960
1896-S 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$45,600
1896-S 25C VG10 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (9/42). Mintage 188,039. ...
$1,560
1896-S 25C VF35 PCGS....
$3,720
1896-S 25C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/1364 and 0/5+). Mintage 188,039. ...
$288
1896-S 25C Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 188,039. ...
$528
1896-S 25c PCGS XF45
$4,605
1896-S 25c NGC AU53
$6,750
1896-S 25c PCGS VF Detail (Rim Repaired)
$705
1896-S 25C MS62 Prooflike NGC. ...
$10,800
1896-S 25C AU58 PCGS Secure. ...
$9,900
1896-S PCGS AU-50
$5,520
1896-S PCGS XF-40
$4,600
1896-S 25C VF25 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,760
1896-S 25C MS67 NGC. ...
$76,375
Barber Quarter 25c 1892-1916 MS [Type]
Worth: $11 – $24,000
1892 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $24,000
1892-O 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $30,000
1892-S 25c MS
Worth: $16 – $24,000
1893 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $13,000
1893-O 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $9,600
1893-S 25c MS
Worth: $15 – $24,000
1894 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $7,800
1894-O 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $14,400
1894-S 25c MS
Worth: $12 – $15,600
1895 25c MS
Worth: $12 – $6,300
1895-O 25c MS
Worth: $13 – $42,000
1895-S 25c MS
Worth: $15 – $33,600
1896 25c MS
Worth: $11 – $7,200
1896-O 25c MS
Worth: $35 – $43,200
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