1909-S Barber Quarter VF
Numismatic
1909-S Barber Quarter VF
The 1909 silver quarter dollar from the San Francisco Mint represents a classic era of United States coinage. Struck in 90% fine silver, this piece contains 0.17875 troy ounces of precious metal. It survives today in Very Fine condition, showing the clear details of a design that circulated widely during the early twentieth century. Created by Charles Barber, the obverse of the coin presents a dignified profile of Lady Liberty. She wears a Phrygian cap secured by a laurel wreath, with the word LIBERTY visible on her headband. Surrounding her portrait is the motto IN GOD WE TRUST alongside the 1909 year of issue. The reverse side displays a bold heraldic eagle with wings spread wide. A protective shield covers the bird's chest, while its beak holds a ribbon inscribed with the traditional motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. In its talons, the eagle grasps both an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, symbolizing peace and readiness. The San Francisco mint mark, a small S, is located below the eagle, marking its origin at the Western mint.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1909 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Very Fine |
| 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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