1897-S Barber Quarter Good
Numismatic
1897-S Barber Quarter Good
The 1897 Barber Quarter represents a fascinating era of United States coinage, minted at the San Francisco facility. This silver coin, showing signs of honest circulation from its time in commerce, carries a face value of 25 cents. It is composed of 90 percent silver, which equates to approximately 0.17875 troy ounces of precious metal. The total production for this specific year and mint combination was limited to 542,229 pieces. On the obverse, the coin displays the profile of Lady Liberty, styled by designer Charles Barber. She wears a traditional Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath, accompanied by the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" above and the year 1897 below. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with spread wings, a protective shield across its chest, and a banner held in its beak. In its talons, the eagle grasps an olive branch and a cluster of arrows, surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "QUARTER DOLLAR".
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1897 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 25 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.1788 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
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