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Obverse Description
Charles Barber's depiction of Liberty is portrayed facing right with motto IN GOD WE TRUST and 13 stars around the periphery. The date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread holding a ribbon in its beak bearing the words E PLURIBUS UNUM. In its talons the bird holds an olive branch and arrows. Stars appear in the field above the eagle and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * QUARTER DOLLAR appear around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5421
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1896
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1896-O
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
1,484,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) quarter
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5614
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Coin Value History
1896-O 25c MS
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1896-O 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$52,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $12 – $7,600
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Worth: $320 – $162,000
1896-O 25C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 8, 336 finer (7/26). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 1,484,000...
$109
1896-O Barber Quarter. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$915
1896-O 25C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 20, 222 finer (10/25). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,484,0...
$342
1896-O 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 53, 94 finer (10/25). CDN: $815 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,484,00...
$1,159
1896-O 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/243). Mintage 1,484,000. ...
$216
1896-O 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/115). Mintage 1,484,000. ...
$840
1896-O 25C MS64 PCGS....
$3,000
1896-O 25C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/467). Mintage 1,484,000. ...
$45
1896-O Barber Quarter. Good-4 (PCGS).
$48
1896-O 25C MS66 PCGS....
$5,280
1896-O 25C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/87). PCGS Population: (19/154). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,484,0...
$384
1896-O 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1896-O 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/25 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (5/34 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$1,680
1896-O 25C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (9/98). PCGS Population: (15/195). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,484,0...
$276
1896-O 25C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/89). PCGS Population: (22/171). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,484,0...
$348
1896-O 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/43). NGC Census: (10/50). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,484,...
$1,440
1896-O Barber Quarter. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,140
1896-O 25C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/279 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (6/119 and 0/0+). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$100
1896-O 25c PCGS/CAC AU55
$1,450
1896-O 25C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (5/114). PCGS Population: (26/252). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
$159
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