1912 Barber Quarter

About This Coin

The 1912 Barber Quarter is a United States quarter from the Barber Quarters 1892-1916 series — a late issue, 21st of 25 years in the series. In 1912, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 5.1 million. This ranks 3rd of 25 years by total mintage, below 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. Struck one year before the 1913 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $24 to $1.1K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $84K in PR69 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber.