USA 25 cents Barber Quarter 1893
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 114 |
| Mintage | 792 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.75 mm |
| diameter | 24.26 mm |
| weight | 6.25 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Description:
Eagle (heraldry)
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
E PLURIBUS UNUM
QUARTER DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
It comes as no surprise that proof sales dropped out drastically from those of 1892, which was the first year of issue. The number sold this year is in line with the population of collectors who purchased silver proofs annually at the time. Proofs of average quality are common within the framework of this series, and gems survive in sufficient number to satisfy advanced collectors. Cameo specimens are scarce but not rare, while Ultra Cameo proofs are very rare.Read More
