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1901-S Barber Quarter, MS64
An Incredible Rarity in Mint State

1901-S 25C MS64 PCGS. The 1901-S is the rarest date in the Barber quarter series, the greatest prize among the three keys, and the benchmark by which entire date and mintmark collections of this series can be judged. In circulated condition, the the 1901-S is rarely seen finer than Very Good, and it is of profound rarity even in XF or AU. Mint State coins are similarly rare, and the date is significantly rarer in Uncirculated condition than the 1913-S, which boasts a lower mintage (40,000 vs 72,664 pieces). There are several other issues in the series that come close to the 1901-S in strict terms of Mint State scarcity, these being the 1901-O, and 1896-O and -S, as well as a few other dates, but in all cases the 1901-S is just slightly rarer, and that rarity is compounded by the demand produced by this issue's rarity in lower grades as well. The 1901-S is the latest issue in the series that can objectively be termed rare in overall in Mint State.

Auction appearances of Mint State coins are appropriately few and far between. A handful of pieces are of exceptional quality, grading in the MS65 to MS67 range, and these trade hands at auction with a little more frequency than one would ordinarily think. Mint State coins below MS65, while arguably a more affordable option for some collectors, are actually far rarer. The current coin is only the fourth appearance of an MS64 1901-S quarter in our auctions since 1993, and it is the first coin we have seen in this grade in more than a decade. The last MS64 coin we handled was an NGC CAC coin in our October 2011 Pittsburgh Signature, which realized $57,500.

The present example displays freckled russet-lilac toning in the margins that seemingly melts into the overall light champagne color, leaving the interiors some uniform in appearance. Satiny luster complements nearly full design sharpness, while a loupe fails to reveal bothersome abrasions. The advanced Registry collector may wait years for a comparable example of this important key date to come along. Population: 5 in 64, 16 finer (11/23).(Registry values: N7079)
From The Sandia Sunset Collection, Part II.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23YR, PCGS# 5630, GSID# 5432)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Mintage: 72,664

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