USA 25 cents Barber Quarter 1899
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 114 |
| Mintage | 846 |
| 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 rose this year, perhaps as persons sought souvenirs of what was generally perceived (incorrectly) as the final year of the 19th Century. Despite this higher mintage, the number of gem survivors is a bit lower than usual for this date, with Cameo coins being a bit scarce and Ultra Cameo specimens genuinely rare.Read More
