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Obverse Description
Charles Barber's depiction of Liberty is portrayed facing right with motto IN GOD WE TRUST and 13 stars around the periphery. The date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread holding a ribbon in its beak bearing the words E PLURIBUS UNUM. In its talons the bird holds an olive branch and arrows. Stars appear in the field above the eagle and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * QUARTER DOLLAR appear around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5392
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1896
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1896
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,874,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) quarter
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5613
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Coin Value History
1896 25c MS
Value By Grade
1896 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1896 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,200
1896 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 58, 205 finer (10/25). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,874,762...
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1896 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/42). Mintage 3,874,762. ...
$480
1896 Barber Quarter. MS-65 (PCGS).
$840
1896 25C MS66+ PCGS....
$6,000
1896 25C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/180). PCGS Population: (11/267). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,874,76...
$149
1896 Barber Quarter. MS-63 (NGC).
$504
1896 25C -- Polished -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 3,874,762. ...
$139
1896 25C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/183). PCGS Population: (8/275). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,874,762...
$149
1896 Barber Quarter. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$144
1896 25c PCGS MS62
$400
1896 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/299). NGC Census: (1/186). CDN: $30 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 3,874,76...
$65
1896 25c PCGS VF30
$90
1896 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/190). NGC Census: (5/165). Mintage: 3,874,762. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$153
1896 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (5/168). PCGS Population (12/210). Mintage: 3,874,762. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$66
1896 25C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (11/120). PCGS Population (8/138). Mintage: 3,874,762. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$196
1896 25C XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/143). PCGS Population (0/166). Mintage: 3,874,762. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$60
25C 1896 PCGS MS67 CAC
$9,106
1896 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/197). Mintage 3,874,762....
$264
1896 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (42/29). PCGS Population: (54/42). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,874,762...
$468
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