1897-O 25C MS(PCGS#5617)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8037

Grade

MS61

Price

2,880

Lot Description

1897-O Barber Quarter. MS-61 (NGC). CAC. OH. Soft, steely mint luster with wisps of pinkish-russet iridescence to a base of pale pewter gray. The 1897-O is one in a long line up of scarce, challenging Barber quarters from the Louisiana coinage facility. The mintage of 1,414,800 pieces saw heavy commercial use and premium Uncirculated survivors are particularly elusive. CAC Population: 14 in all Mint State grades. PCGS# 5617. NGC ID: 23YB. Click here for certification details from NGC.