1899 Barber Quarter — Good (G)
A classic 1899 Barber Quarter, featuring the iconic 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 Good (G), showing significant circulation wear while retaining the date and major design elements. Struck in 90% silver, this late 19th-century U.S. quarter is a popular addition to collections of classic American coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1899
- 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: Good (G)
- Mintage: 12,240,000
