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HISTORY
The Barber Quarter, once known as the Liberty Head Quarter, was minted from 1892 to 1916. Designed by Charles E. Barber, it is one of the most popular series among collectors. Barbers, highly collectible in all grades from Good to MS65, are one of the 19th century series that can be completed in nearly all grades from Good through MS63. The Barber series (Halves, Quarters & Dimes) is such a popular area of numismatics that prices for circulated specimens could rise or fall by 10% and not alter the amount of coins trading in the marketplace. Many of the semi-key dates will trade at over current price levels. There are three very tough dates in this series: the 1896 S, 1901 S, and the 1913 S. These are just as tough to locate in low-grade as they are in high-grade and typically command premiums.
MINTS
Barber Quarters were produced at the following mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, and San Francisco. The bulk of the minting responsibility fell upon the Philadelphia Mint from 1892-1916. New Orleans minted coins in 1892-1909. Denver issued coins in 1906-1911, 1913-16. San Francisco struck coins in 1892-1903, 1905, 1907-09, 1911-15.
TERMINOLOGY
Liberty Head Quarter - The name given this series in the early years of production; eventually collectors began using Barber Quarter after the designer Charles E. Barber.
RECOMMENDED REFERENCES
The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters, by David Lawrence
Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection, by John Dannreuther
Photograde, by James F. Ruddy
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Series
Barber Quarters
Series Run
1892-1916
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Weight
6.25 grams
Net Weight
.18084 ounces pure silver
Composition
.900 silver
.100 copper
Diameter
24.3 millimeters
Edge
Reeded Edge
Mints
Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, San Francisco
Mink Mark Location
reverse below eagle
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