USA 25 cents Barber Quarter 1896
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 114 |
| Mintage | 762 |
| 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
Proof sales slipped this year, due to a combination of economic depression and a drop-off in collector enthusiasm for current coin types. This trend would last for the remainder of the decade. Proofs of average quality are common (bear in mind that those receiving "details" grades are not including in the census). Gems are not especially rare, and the number of Cameo examples rose this year with improvements in the Mint's die preparation. Cameo coins exist in greater proportion to the overall population for this and the next few years through 1900. Ultra Cameo coins are scarce, but much less so than for 1893-95.Read More
