1913-S 25C MS(PCGS#5666)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3046

Grade

MS64

Price

19,200

Lot Description

Offered is a lightly toned and visually appealing near-Gem representative of the fabled 1913-S Barber quarter. Delicate golden-apricot and champagne-pink iridescence dominates the in-hand appearance for both sides. The texture is satin to softly frosted and the strike is sharp in virtually all areas.<p>The 1913-S with a mintage of 40,000 pieces is one in a trio of key date rarities in the Barber quarter series of 1892 to 1916, with the other two being the 1896-S and 1901-S. By the second decade of the 20th century numismatics and the desirability of mintmarked coins had advanced to the point where contemporary collectors were paying closer attention to the coinage of our nation's branch mints. While more Uncirculated examples of the 1913-S were set aside at the time of issue than for either the 1896-S or 1901-S, such coins are still rare in the wider context of the Barber series. This is an important bidding opportunity for advanced Barber quarter enthusiasts.