1913 Barber Quarter

About This Coin

The 1913 Barber Quarter is a United States quarter from the Barber Quarters 1892-1916 series — a late issue, 22nd of 25 years in the series. In 1913, coins were struck at the Denver, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 2.0 million. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, 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. The 1913-S with a mintage of 40,000 is a major condition rarity, extremely scarce in grades above Good. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.3 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $27 to $23K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $173K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber.