1900 Barber Quarter
Base
About This Coin
The 1900 Barber Quarter is a United States quarter from the Barber Quarters 1892-1916 series — 9th of 25 years in the series. In 1900, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 15.3 million. This ranks 20th of 25 years by total mintage, above the series median of 10.1 million. The obverse features Liberty facing right wearing a Phrygian cap topped by a laurel wreath, with the word LIBERTY on a headband and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Produced during the Progressive Era, when President Theodore Roosevelt championed a renaissance in American coin design that produced some of the most beautiful coins ever struck. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $24 to $1.5K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $20K in MS67+ grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1900 (O) Barber Quarter
1900 (S) Barber Quarter
1900 Barber Quarter
1900 Proof Barber Quarter
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