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Obverse Description
Charles Barber's depiction of Liberty is portrayed facing right with motto IN GOD WE TRUST and 13 stars around the periphery. The date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An eagle with wings fully spread holding a ribbon in its beak bearing the words E PLURIBUS UNUM. In its talons the bird holds an olive branch and arrows. Stars appear in the field above the eagle and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * QUARTER DOLLAR appear around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5424
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1897
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.25 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2009 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1808 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1897-S
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
542,229
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) quarter
Coinage Years:
1892-1916
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5618
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Coin Value History
1897-S 25c MS
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1897-S 25c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$68,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $57,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1896 25c MS
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1896-O 25c MS
Worth: $26 – $43,200
1897-S 25C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: 98 in 6, 316 finer (5/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 542...
$124
1897-S 25C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 10, 264 finer (3/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 542,229...
$214
1897-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 55 (1 in 55+), 69 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Min...
$1,708
1897-S Barber Quarter. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$216
1897-S 25C MS66 PCGS....
$13,200
1897-S 25C Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 542,229. ...
$159
1897-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/84). Mintage 542,229. ...
$1,320
1897-S 25C MS65 PCGS....
$5,280
1897-S 25C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/650). Mintage 542,229. ...
$54
1897-S 25C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (6/100). Mintage 542,229. ...
$264
1897-S 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/110). Mintage 542,229. ...
$960
1897-S 25c PCGS/CAC VF20
$756
1897-S 25c PCGS VF30
$614
1897-S 25c NGC VG-08
$185
1897-S Barber Quarter. VF-25 (PCGS).
$552
1897-S 25c PCGS/CAC VF35
$2,120
1897-S 25C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/196). NGC Census: (10/82). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage...
$396
25C 1897-S PCGS MS67+ CAC
$47,000
1897-S 25C MS64 NGC. ...
$3,600
1897-S 25c PCGS/CAC MS62
$2,575
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