1897 Proof Barber Quarter
Barber Quarter · 1892-1916
- Year / Mint 1897 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 25¢
- Designer Charles E. Barber
- Mintage 731
- Melt Value ~$9.70
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF65 CAC | $1,950 asking | 1 |
| PF66 | $2,100 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-10-01 – 2026-10-26.
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Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Barber Quarter (1892-1916)
- Denomination 25¢
- Designer Charles E. Barber
- Composition 90% silver
- Metal content 0.1808 oz fine silver — about $10 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 6.25 g
- Diameter 24.3 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 731
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1897 Barber Quarter.
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