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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:
5423
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-O
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
1,414,800
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) quarter
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5617
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Coin Value History
1897-O 25c MS
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1897-O 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$18,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $15,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1895 25c MS
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1895-S 25c MS
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1896 25c MS
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Worth: $26 – $43,200
1897-O 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 58, 44 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,414,800. ...
$1,190
1897-O 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 50, 100 finer (10/25). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,414,8...
$976
1897-O 25C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/176). Mintage 1,414,800. ...
$372
1897-O 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/84). Mintage 1,414,800. ...
$990
1897-O Barber Quarter. EF-45 (NGC).
$576
1897-O Barber Quarter. MS-67 (NGC).
$10,200
1897-O Barber Quarter. VF-30 (CACG).
$432
1897-O 25C MS65 PCGS....
$3,360
1897-O Barber Quarter. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$13,200
1897-O 25C Fine 15 CACG. Mintage 1,414,800. ...
$252
1897-O 25C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (27/131). PCGS Population: (19/288). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 1...
$89
1897-O 25C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/72). PCGS Population: (13/137). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,414,8...
$392
1897-O 25C -- Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 1,414,800....
$180
1897-O 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (15/11). PCGS Population: (14/24). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,414...
$2,760
1897-O 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/51). PCGS Population: (17/59). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,414,80...
$800
1897-O Barber Quarter. MS-61 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$2,880
1897-O 25C Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (17/226 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (6/91 and 0/1+). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$264
1897-O Barber Quarter. AU Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$456
1897-O 25C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (8/95). PCGS Population: (15/230). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,414,8...
$126
1897-O 25c PCGS Good-04
$45
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