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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.
Book Reference
Designer: Charles E. Barber. Weight: 6.25 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper (net weight .18084 oz. pure silver). Diameter: 24.3 mm.
Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: Today, among circulation-strike Barber quarters, probably 90% or more in existence are G-4 or below, a curious situation repeated in the dime and half dollar series. Although contemporary listings hardly ever mention this, assembling a set of dates and mintmarks in VF, EF, or AU grade might well take a year or more to do! Mint State coins are quite scarce, this being especially true of the mintmarked issues. Among type coins dated in the 20th century, a gem Mint State Barber quarter is one of the scarcest. Choice and gem coins are usually of Philadelphia Mint varieties or, if of branch mints, dated after 1905. For some reason, those of the final several years are often quite “baggy,” with numerous marks, this being especially true of the 1916.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: The obverse of the typical Barber quarter is usually fairly well struck, although the higher hair details and star centers should be checked. The reverses of most Barber quarters are fairly well struck except for the lower right area of the eagle, including the leg and talons. The upper right area of the shield and nearby wing can also be weak. The denticles are usually sharp on the obverse and reverse.
Proof Coins: Proofs exist in proportion to their mintages. More choice examples tend to be of later dates. Most are sharply struck. The Proofs of 1892 to 1901 usually have cameo contrast between the designs and the mirror fields. Later Proofs vary in contrast.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72438
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Charles 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
Variety:
1892-1916
Coin Date:
Barber Quarter
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) quarter
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5600
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Coin Value History
Barber Quarter 25c 1892-1916 MS [Type]
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Barber Quarter 25c 1892-1916 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $8,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
1896-S 25c MS
Worth: $280 – $162,000
1916-D Barber Quarter. AU-55 (PCGS).
$51,010
1892 25C Type One Reverse, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 67 in 50, 2678 finer (1/26). CDN: $108 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50....
$159
1898-S 25C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 15, 99 finer (1/26). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,020,592....
$119
1916-D 25C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,540,800. ...
$641
1916-D 25C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 6,540,800....
$232
1900-O 25C MS60 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,416,000....
$702
1896-O 25C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 20, 222 finer (10/25). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,484,0...
$342
1896-O 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 53, 94 finer (10/25). CDN: $815 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,484,00...
$1,159
1901-O 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 45, 83 finer (10/25). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,612,00...
$793
1904-O 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 18 in 64, 30 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 2,456,...
$3,416
1905-O 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 62 (1 in 62*), 31 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,...
$1,068
1909-O 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 35, 106 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 712,0...
$1,281
1909-O 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 30, 127 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 712,0...
$1,159
1914-S 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 40, 139 finer (11/25). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 264,000...
$1,037
1892 25C Type Two Reverse, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,237,245....
$439
1914 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 66 (3 in 66+), 2 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,070 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 6,24...
$1,708
1894-O 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 25, 228 finer (10/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 2,852,00...
$159
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
Undated 25C Philadelphia Mint Barber Quarter -- Struck 35% Off-Center -- MS61 PCGS. ...
$9,150
1901-S 25C Good 4 PCGS. ...
$4,026
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