1901-S 25C MS(PCGS#5630)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

3102

Grade

XF40

Prix

23 500

Description du lot

Key Date 1901-S Barber Quarter Dollar 1901-S Barber Quarter. EF-40 (PCGS). One of the key dates to this series and a rarity in all grades, especially so in Extremely Fine condition as seen here. Light golden-gray surfaces with smooth wear throughout. The strike is sharp and the eye appeal is high for this modest degree of circulation. From a mintage of 72,664 pieces for the year, most of course melted long ago as they became worn out and were made into new coins. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers It is interesting to see a certified population quote in one of our catalog descriptions that discusses a circulated grade, concluding with a Superb Gem. There is something curious about Barber quarters. Most of those that show wear are in lower grades from About Good to Good or slightly better. VF and EF pieces are few and far between. PCGS# 5630. PCGS Population: 4; 42 finer (MS-68+ finest).