1901 (O) Barber Quarter
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$27,600 MS67 07-31-2009 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1901 (O) Barber Quarter is a quarter produced at the New Orleans Mint as part of the Barber Quarters 1892-1916 series. With a mintage of 1.6 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 15% of production. 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. The 1901-S with a mintage of only 72,664 is the undisputed key date and one of the most valuable 20th-century coins. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, which operated from 1838 to 1909 and produced coins prized for their historical Southern provenance. Estimated market value ranges from $84 to $3.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5629.
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