The History of the Barber Quarter
(1892-1916)
The first Barber Quarter was issued in 1892. The obverse depicted the profile bust of Liberty wearing a cap and laurel wreath. The reverse design was an eagle clutching 13 arrows in its right claw and an olive branch in its left. These quarter dollar pieces were also called Liberty Head Quarters. Since, however, the head of Liberty has appeared on five different types of U.S. quarters over the years, the term Barber Quarter is officially used to describe this type of 1892-1916.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
1893 BARBER QUARTER - US SILVER COIN
$12.95 
Time Left: 2h 24m |
| 1900-P Barber Quarter High Grade - Deep Patina
$74.95
Time Left: 5h 1m |
| 1913 Tough date Barber quarter, lustrous au(estatesale)
$435.00
Time Left: 5h 33m |
| 1901 Barber Quarter ICG MS-63
$395.00
Time Left: 5h 36m |
| 1907 BARBER QUARTER
$8.99 Time Left: 6h 4m |
| 1897-S Barber Silver Quarter Dollar Key Date Scarce San Francisco Mint Rare
$65.00
Time Left: 6h 40m |
| 1915-D 25C BARBER QUARTER, CLEANED, FINE 12 DETAILS, ANACS
$19.95 Time Left: 6h 57m |
| Barber Quarter 1896-P Silver
$84.99
Time Left: 8h 5m |
| 1898 Barber Quarter Dollar
$9.99 Time Left: 8h 24m |
| BARBER QUARTERS 5 OF THEM (5970B13)
$79.99
Time Left: 8h 44m |
| 1905 Barber Quarter Very Good (VG) (c-1520)
$24.95
Time Left: 8h 47m |
| 1896-O BARBER QUARTER ★ AVERAGE CIRC ★ KEY DATE *LOOK* ◄EDELMANS►
$24.00
Time Left: 8h 54m |
| NICE!! 1908 Barber Quarter Gem BU+++ MS MUST SEE!!
$81.52 Time Left: 8h 55m |
| 1896-O BARBER QUARTER (5955QT)
$29.99
Time Left: 9h 25m |
| 1896-O U.S. BARBER QUARTER
$34.88 Time Left: 9h 45m |
| Lot of 3 Barber quarters 99-O 99-S 00-S AG-Good cond 90% silver lot 106
$29.40 $33.60
Time Left: 9h 52m |
| Extremely Great Looking 1907 - O Barber Liberty Head Quarter Dollar - VG
$25.00
Time Left: 9h 59m |
| Fairly Nice Looking 1914 - D Barber Liberty Head Quarter Dollar - G
$22.00
Time Left: 10h 1m |
| Perfectly Pleasant Looking 1904 - O Barber Liberty Head Quarter Dollar - G
$19.00
Time Left: 10h 2m |
| Very Admirable Looking 1894 - O Barber Liberty Head Quarter - G
$20.00
Time Left: 10h 8m |
| Pleasingly Good Looking 1914 - P Barber Liberty Head Quarter Dollar - VG
$20.00
Time Left: 10h 16m |
| Reasonably Fine Looking 1904 - O Barber Liberty Head Quarter - Net XF
$150.00
Time Left: 10h 21m |
| barber quarter 1908 o
$4.25 Time Left: 10h 22m |
| 1897-O Barber Silver Quarter Semi Key Date Bold Liberty New Orleans Mint Sharp
$145.00
Time Left: 10h 25m |
| 1901 BARBER QUARTER , 111 YEARS OLD !!!!!
$7.49 Time Left: 10h 33m |
| 1897-S Barber Silver Quarter Dollar Key Date Scarce San Francisco Mint Rare
$65.00
Time Left: 10h 45m |
| 1897-S Barber Silver Quarter Dollar Key Date Scarce San Francisco Mint Rare
$77.00
Time Left: 10h 45m |
| 1892 Barber Quarter Silver Coin
$10.99
Time Left: 10h 56m |
| 1916 D Barber Quarter MS64 NGC
$550.00 Time Left: 11h 10m |
| 1898-O Barber Quarter **Better Date** Choice V F +
$239.99
Time Left: 11h 31m |
The History of the Barber Quarter
(1892-1916)
The Barber Quarter was designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. His same obverse design was also used for the dime and half dollars (1892-1916). His initial 'B' appears on the obverse at the truncation of Liberty's neck
The Barber Quarter was composed of 90% Silver and 10% Copper. Since pure silver is very soft, copper was added to all circulating silver coins to harden them and prevent excessive wear. Barber Quarters had a weight of 6.25 grams, a diameter of 24.3mm, a reeded edge. The edges of most silver coins were reeded to make evident any attempt to shave silver off the coin.
O (New Orleans): The 'O' mint mark is located on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers.
D (Denver): The 'D' mint mark is located on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers.
S (San Francisco): The 'S' mint mark is located on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers.
Note: Barber Quarters struck in Philadelphia bear no mint mark.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
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