1909 Proof Barber Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1909

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Barber Quarters 1892-1916

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Mintage

650

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

6.3g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$802 - $802

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

$29,375 PR68+ 03-21-2019 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1909 Proof Barber Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Barber Quarters 1892-1916 series. With a mintage of 650, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 0th of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 0% 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. 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $802. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5695.