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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:
5393
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,140,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) quarter
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5616
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Coin Value History
1897 25c MS
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1897 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$8,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,250 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $13 – $13,000
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1896 25c MS
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1896-O 25c MS
Worth: $26 – $43,200
1897 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 45 in 55, 328 finer (10/25). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 8,140,731...
$244
1897 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/251). Mintage 8,140,731. ...
$222
1897 Barber Quarter. MS-62 (PCGS).
$336
1897 Barber Quarter. MS-63 (PCGS).
$312
1897 Barber Quarter. MS-64 (PCGS).
$360
1897 Barber Quarter. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1897 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$2,640
1897 Barber Quarter. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$8,400
1897 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (28/188). Mintage 8,140,731. ...
$235
1897 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/347). NGC Census: (8/260). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 8,140,7...
$133
1897 Barber Quarter. EF-45 (PCGS).
$96
1897 Barber Quarter. MS-60 (NGC). OH.
$384
1897 25C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/283). PCGS Population: (8/415). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 8,140,731....
$64
1897 Barber Quarter. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,080
1897 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/380). NGC Census: (4/273). Mintage 8,140,731. ...
$43
1897 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/355). NGC Census: (0/271). Mintage: 8,140,731. ...
$31
1897 25C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/212). PCGS Population (13/251). Mintage: 8,140,731. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$100
1897 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/258). PCGS Population: (45/305). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 8,140,7...
$159
1897 Barber Quarter. AU-58 (NGC).
$264
1897 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (56/133). Mintage 8,140,731. ...
$420
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