1901-S 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC....

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1901-S Quarter, MS67+
Attractively Toned
Obtained Directly From the San Francisco Mint
Ex: Pogue

1901-S 25C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. Type Three Reverse. The 1901-S, with a paltry mintage of only 72,664 pieces, is the King of the Barber quarter series and of all the Barber denominations. Although the 1913-S has a lower mintage, most of the 1901-S delivery slipped into circulation before there was a widespread interest in collecting mintmarks that did not generally begin until 1909. Thus, the 1901-S, even in a well-worn grade such as AG, Good, or VG is still a significant find. Mint State 1901-S quarters are notable rarities. So far as is known, none were saved in roll or bag quantities. At the Gem level, this date is particularly desirable, standing as it does at the top of the Barber quarter series, offering a combination of low mintage, rarity in all grades, numismatic fame, and in the case of the present piece, a delightful combination of high grade and excellent aesthetic appeal.

A simply extraordinary coin irrespective of date, the surfaces are intensely lustrous with a richly frosted texture. Swirls of dove-gray, silver, lilac-purple, and antique-golden patina intermingle over both sides. Sharply struck throughout, the hair details are sharp and separated, the star centers are fully defined, and only the slightest weakness on the upper right portion of the shield on the eagle is detected on close examination. A microscopic die crack connects the tip of the bust truncation through star 13, past the outer edge of star 12, and terminates at star 11. Also, as an additional identifier, two almost invisible abrasions are seen vertically from Liberty's chin down to star 12.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2001), lot 8175, where it was "part of a four-coin consignment of 1901-S coinage (dime, quarter, half dollar, dollar) ... obtained by a visitor to the San Francisco Mint a century ago, and held together in the family since then"; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 4129; D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part VII (Stack's Bowers, 3/2020), lot 7099.(Registry values: N10218)

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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