1896-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Obverse 1, Reverse 1. The 1896-S Quarter has long been considered one of the three key issues in the ...

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Exceptional Gem 1896-S Quarter

1896-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Obverse 1, Reverse 1. The 1896-S Quarter has long been considered one of the three key issues in the Barber Quarter series, along with the even more challenging 1901-S and the lower mintage but less difficult 1913-S. The 1896-S was struck with only two sets of obverse and reverse dies. The Obverse 1, Reverse 1 pair seems to be the more available among the few certified high grade examples, and is best identified by the mintmark location, slightly closer to the D in DOLLAR than the R in QUARTER.
One can hardly imagine a more formidable challenge than assembling a set of Gem Barber Quarters. The 1896-S is one of the stoppers to such a collection, however, the present lot provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire a high quality Gem. The strike is penetrating, even on the usually problematic right shield corner, and the lustrous and mildly reflective fields are unperturbed by contact. Only a hint of gold color denies full brilliance. A gorgeous example of this famous rarity, the subject of avid chase even in barely identifiable condition. Population: 9 in 65, 1 finer (10/05).
From The Clearfield Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23Y9, PCGS# 5615, GSID# 5422)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.20oz
Mintage: 188,039

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