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1913-S Barber Quarter, MS67
Lowest Mintage in the Series
Only One Coin Finer

1913-S 25C MS67 PCGS. Of the 74 individual issues in the Barber quarter dollar series, the 1913-S jumps out as having the single lowest mintage, cementing its status as a premier key date in the set. It joins the 1896-S and the 1901-S in the triumvirate of elusive Western rarities that pose the most difficulty for collectors.

The San Francisco Mint put out a minuscule total of 40,000 quarters in 1913, down from 708,000 pieces the year before -- a 94% decrease. The coins apparently circulated heavily, as the vast majority of surviving examples are in low grades, generally below Fine condition. The 1913-S is seldom offered in XF or AU, though a small number of representatives exist in Mint State. Whether or not they were saved intentionally is unknown, but the existence of several dozen coins in MS63 through MS66 suggests they may have been. This particular Superb Gem is one of five MS67 submissions at PCGS. Two of them boast Plus designations, and a single MS68 is finer. There are also six MS67 grading events at NGC, including one in MS67+ and one in MS67★ (12/22). We suspect a number of those represent resubmissions.

Each side of this exquisite offering showcases vibrant frosty luster over nearly completely brilliant surfaces. There are just a few splashes of golden color around the borders and on Liberty's neck. While the 1913-S often comes softly struck, this Registry coin is bold, including the right shield corner. Only the right talon and fletchings display a hint of incompleteness. Similarly, the only obvious marks appear to be two ticks above the 9 in the date.
From The Timothy Gerhardt Collection, Part II. (Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23ZW, PCGS# 5666, Greysheet# 5456)

Weight: 6.25 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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