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1896-S 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC....

Lot: 394, Auction: 2008 February Long Beach, CA Signature Coin Auction #460

Sold for: $64,975.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: Internet
Ended: Feb 13, 2008
Item Activity: 12 Internet/mail bidders
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Outstanding 1896-S Quarter, MS65

1896-S 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC. "People check the 1916-D Mercury dime or the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent, but they tend to brush right by the price listing of Barber quarters." Paul M. Green highlighted the lack of interest in Barber quarters in his July 16, 2002 edition of "Item of the Week" for Coin World. In the years since Green wrote those words, Barber quarters have enjoyed increasing popularity, particularly among collectors seeking undervalued and underappreciated series as the coin market heated up.
While the 1896-S is perceived by most to be the least challenging of the "Big Three" Barber quarter issues to acquire, that perception holds true only for circulated pieces. The 1896-S, despite a mintage over four times that of the 1913-S, is far more elusive than the later issue in Mint State grades. The 1913-S was known to be a low-mintage issue from the start, and as a result, collectors from the burgeoning numismatic population of the early 20th century saved numerous examples. By contrast, the 1896-S slipped unnoticed into circulation, and it was not until much later that the issue was recognized as a condition rarity. With only nine Gems graded by PCGS and just one coin finer (1/08), however, the challenge of finding an MS65 example is clear.
The opportunity to acquire an 1896-S quarter with the twin attributes of high grade and excellent eye appeal comes only infrequently. Both sides offer potent luster with delicate silver-gray and golden tints over the fields. Subtle frost sparkles softly on the solidly struck and pleasingly preserved devices. In short, a wonderful example of this key-date issue.
From The Southwest Collection.(Registry values: N7079) (#5615)

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Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions

Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1124, Lot 2363 Sunday, May 3, 2009 65 PCGS $40,250.00
Auction 408, Lot 1385 Saturday, June 3, 2006 65 PCGS $48,875.00
Auction 420, Lot 665 Thursday, November 30, 2006 65 NGC $32,200.00
Auction 408, Lot 1386 Saturday, June 3, 2006 65 NGC $32,200.00
Auction 394, Lot 3162 Saturday, January 7, 2006 65 PCGS $43,125.00
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Price Guide*

Grade Coin World
(Coin Values)
Numismedia
Retail
Numismedia
Wholesale
Numismedia
NGC (nmn)
Numismedia
PCGS (nmp)
PCGS
Price Guide
64 $30,000 $26,560 $21,250 $19,000 $19,500 $25,000
65 $60,000 $54,380 $43,500 $38,500 $39,500 $55,000
66 --- $94,250 $72,500 $65,500 $66,500 $100,000
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Population Guide

Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades Mintage Engraver
PCGS 65 9* 1* 572 188,039 Charles E. Barber
NGC 65 7 2 237
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