1898-O 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC....

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Extraordinary 1898-O Barber Quarter Rarity, MS66

1898-O 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Duckor. The 1898-O Barber quarter ranks ninth for total PCGS Mint State population across the entire series, with only 42 submissions certified MS60 or better. The average grade of all 91 submissions to PCGS is only 49, a clear indication of its condition rarity. In that regard it keeps company with the likes of the 1896-O, 1896-S, 1897-O, 1898-S, 1901-O, 1901-S, 1909-O, and 1911-D, an impressive list of rare dates. In The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters, David Lawrence wrote, "Though most knowledgeable collectors and dealers know this is a scarce issue, it remains strongly undervalued."
In the last 20 years we have only handled a Premium Gem on three occasions, in 1990, in 2000, and in 2005. John Pittman lacked this date, the Eliasberg Collection (1997) had a piece graded MS65/66, the Norweb Collection (1988) had a piece called MS60/63, and the Emery-Nichols Collection (1984) had a Gem. Few other opportunities have become available over the years, and the well-advised collector will be delighted with the present offering.
Over the years there have been few significant collections of Barber quarters offered for public competition. In January 2005, we were pleased to offer the John C. Hugon Collection of Barber dimes, quarters, and half dollars. Prior to that sale, the Eliasberg Collection, sold in April 1997, offered complete sets of all three denominations, with the Philadelphia issues all in proof. In March 1988 the Norweb Collection was offered, again with all the P-Mint coins in proof, and with a number of lower grade coins, including the 1898-O in MS60/63. A few years before the Norweb sale, the Emery and Nichols Collection was offered in November 1984, again with the P-Mint coins in proof, and with some others that were probably pulled from circulation. The 1892-S, for example, was graded VF30. The 1900-O, 1900-S, 1910-D, and 1916 were each just AU. There may have been a few other offerings, but these are the ones that stand out as significant auction events for Barber quarters.
This impressive Premium Gem has brilliant satiny luster beneath a remarkable and colorful toning display. The centers on each side are light gold, with peripheral rings of rose, lilac, cobalt-blue, and light green. The strike is exceptional with full design definition throughout. The connoisseur who appreciates outstanding quality will do well with this specimen. Population: 6 in 66, 1 finer (6/09).
From The Steven Duckor Collection of Barber Quarters.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23YE, PCGS# 5620, GSID# 5425)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Mintage: 1,868,000

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