Barber Quarter
$46 – $139,000
- Total Coins
- 4
- Key Dates
- 4
- Value Range
- $46 - $139,000
- Most Valuable
- 1896-S Barber Quarter
Barber Quarter coins were minted from 1892-1916, designed by Charles E. Barber. This series includes 4 coins in our database. Values range from $46 to $139,000. The most sought-after is the 1896-S Barber Quarter.
All Barber Quarter Coins
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Status | Value Range | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | San Francisco | 188,000 | Key Date | $140 - $139,000 | View → |
| 1901 | San Francisco | 846,000 | Key Date | $84 - $75,100 | View → |
| 1913 | San Francisco | 40,120,000 | Key Date | $46 - $57,900 | View → |
| 1914 | San Francisco | 2,100,000 | Key Date | $69 - $65,600 | View → |
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Barber Quarter series, ranked by highest recorded value.
1896-S Barber Quarter
The 1896-S is one of the rarest Barber Quarters with only 188,000 pieces minted.
1901-S Barber Quarter
The 1901-S has a mintage of 846,000 and is a key date in the Barber Quarter series.
1914-S Barber Quarter
The 1914-S is a key date with only 2.1 million pieces minted, one of the lowest in the final years of the Barber Quarter.
1913-S Barber Quarter
The 1913-S is a key date of the late Barber Quarter series.
Barber Quarter History
The Barber Quarter series began in 1892 and ran until 1916. The United States Mint replaced the Seated Liberty design to comply with a law requiring new coin designs every 25 years. Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the Mint, designed the coin. He based the obverse on his own work for the dime and half dollar, featuring a profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, a laurel wreath, and a ribbon. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with a shield. The series ended in 1916 because the Mint wanted a more modern design, which resulted in the Standing Liberty Quarter. Throughout the run, the Mint produced these coins at four facilities: Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, and San Francisco. You can identify the mint mark on the reverse below the eagle. The 1896-S and 1901-S are the most famous rarities in the series due to their extremely low production numbers.
Collecting Tips
Focus on building a set of common dates in Good to Very Good condition to learn the series without overspending. Coins from the 1900s through 1916 are generally more affordable than the 1890s issues. Watch for heavy wear on the date, as many Barber Quarters saw years of circulation that smoothed away the numbers. Avoid coins with harsh cleanings or scratches, as these ruin the value. Be careful with added mint marks on common 1901 Philadelphia coins, as scammers often add an 'S' to turn them into the rare 1901-S variety.
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