$1 FV 90% Silver Barber Quarters - Avg Circ

This $1 face value lot includes 4 Barber Quarters minted between 1892 and 1916, each composed of 90% silver. These coins are in average circulated condition, showing moderate to heavy wear but maintaining full dates and identifiable designs. With over a century of history behind them, these well-worn pieces make an excellent entry point for both collectors and silver stackers seeking vintage U.S. coinage with historical significance.

Historical Insight:

The Barber Quarter saw daily use in the hands of Americans from the Gilded Age through the early years of World War I. Designed by Charles E. Barber, this coin was part of a broader redesign of U.S. coinage and remained in circulation for over two decades. These average circulated examples offer the perfect balance of vintage character and silver value—ideal for those building a historic silver collection without paying high premiums for higher grades.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (4 quarters per lot)
• Dates: Random (1892-1916)
• Condition: Average Circulated - moderate to heavy wear, full dates, no holes or major damage
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, or San Francisco)
• Obverse: Features a profile of Liberty wearing a cap and laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the coin's date.
• Reverse: Depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, holding arrows and an olive branch, with "QUARTER DOLLAR" inscribed below.