1898 Barber Quarter — About Good (AG)
A historic 1898 Barber Quarter, featuring the classic Liberty Head design by Charles E. Barber. The obverse shows Liberty wearing a laurel wreath with the inscription “LIBERTY,” while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle surrounded by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
This example is graded About Good (AG), showing heavy circulation wear with considerable loss of detail, while the date and major design elements remain identifiable. Struck in 90% silver, this late 19th-century quarter is a popular addition to collections of classic U.S. coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1898
- Denomination: Quarter Dollar
- Type: Barber Quarter
- Designer: Charles E. Barber
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 6.25 grams
- Diameter: 24.3 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Condition: About Good (AG)
- Mintage: 11,100,000
