1897-O 25C MS(PCGS#5617)

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

10158

Grade

MS64

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1897-O Barber Quarter. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. The stunning Choice surfaces are fully struck, highly lustrous and brilliant apart from the lightest golden peripheral highlights. The 1897-O tells a familiar story for New Orleans Mint Barber quarters from the 1890s: a relatively small mintage (1,414,800 pieces) and a high rate of attrition through circulation explain the rarity of Mint State survivors. This is one of the key issues in this series and the piece offered here is a premium quality coin for the assigned grade that is sure to sell for a strong bid. Provenance: From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Acquired from Tennessee Exchange, February 1968. PCGS Population: 15; 39 finer (MS-67 finest). PCGS# 5617. NGC ID: 23YB. Click here for certification details from PCGS.