1891-O 25C MS64 NGC. CAC. Briggs 1-A....

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1891-O Seated Quarter, MS64
Conditionally Rare New Orleans Issue

1891-O 25C MS64 NGC. CAC. Briggs 1-A. Following the Civil War, the New Orleans Mint did not resume coinage operations under federal control until 1879. It was reopened partly in response to the legislative demands of the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which called for the coinage of new standard silver dollars in staggering quantities. However, silver dollar coinage in '79 also brought about a near-halt in coinage of quarter dollars for the better part of the 1880s. Only token quantities of the smaller denomination were struck from 1879 to 1888, and all at the Philadelphia Mint. It was not until 1891 that the New Orleans Mint finally resumed quarter dollar coinage, striking 68,000 pieces. The following year, Charles Barber's Liberty Head design debuted, meaning that the 1891-O is the only O-mint Seated Liberty quarter dollar to bear the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.

This issue is a rarity in Mint State, and only a handful of pieces are known finer than the present. This piece displays radiant satin luster and sharp stars. Tinges of deep russet, violet, and golden toning burn the borders along the lower obverse and much of the reverse, but the interiors of both sides are brilliant. Clash marks are visible in the fields, but there are no bothersome abrasions. Census: 3 in 64, 4 finer. CAC: 2 in 64, 1 finer (8/18).(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23VS, PCGS# 5525, GSID# 5221)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
ASW: 0.18085oz
Mintage: 68,000

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