1894 25C

1896 25C

1895 25C (Proof)

Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1915

PCGS PR68

PCGS PR68

PCGS PR67+

PCGS #:: 5681

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.30 grams

Mintage:: 880

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $15,400 • PR67 • 04-01-1997 • Bowers & Merena

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	700	R-5.6	15 / 24 TIE	15 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	670	R-5.6	18 / 24 TIE	18 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	200	R-7.0	13 / 24 TIE	13 / 24 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	700
60 or Better	670
65 or Better	200

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.6
60 or Better	R-5.6
65 or Better	R-7.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	15 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	15 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 24 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 24 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS PR68	Heritage Auctions, October 10, 2021, Lot 3501 - $14,400; Heritage Auctions, July 17, 2022, Lot 3085 - $14,400.
1	PCGS PR68	Heritage Auctions, September 27, 2007, Lot 1287 - $14,950; Heritage Auctions, January 1, 2009, Lot 3786 - $13,800; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, October 28, 2021, Lot 380 - $7,931.25.
1	PCGS PR68	"The Young-Dakota Collection," Legend Rare Coin Auctions, December 15, 2016, Lot 258 - $9,400.
1	PCGS PR68
5	PCGS PR67+	Legend Rare Coin Auctions, March 21, 2019, Lot 259 - $7,343.75; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, October 24, 2019, Lot 97 - $6,462.50; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, January 27, 2022, Lot 110 - $5,052.50; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 26, 2022, Lot 137 - $5,052.50; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 25, 2023, Lot 161 - $5,052.50.
5	PCGS PR67+	Heritage Auctions, April 26, 2017, Lot 3238 - $3,760.
5	PCGS PR67+
5	PCGS PR67+
5	PCGS PR67+

#1 PCGS PR68

Heritage Auctions, October 10, 2021, Lot 3501 - $14,400; Heritage Auctions, July 17, 2022, Lot 3085 - $14,400.

#1 PCGS PR68

Heritage Auctions, September 27, 2007, Lot 1287 - $14,950; Heritage Auctions, January 1, 2009, Lot 3786 - $13,800; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, October 28, 2021, Lot 380 - $7,931.25.

#1 PCGS PR68

"The Young-Dakota Collection," Legend Rare Coin Auctions, December 15, 2016, Lot 258 - $9,400.

#1 PCGS PR68

#5 PCGS PR67+

Legend Rare Coin Auctions, March 21, 2019, Lot 259 - $7,343.75; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, October 24, 2019, Lot 97 - $6,462.50; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, January 27, 2022, Lot 110 - $5,052.50; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 26, 2022, Lot 137 - $5,052.50; Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 25, 2023, Lot 161 - $5,052.50.

#5 PCGS PR67+

Heritage Auctions, April 26, 2017, Lot 3238 - $3,760.

#5 PCGS PR67+

#5 PCGS PR67+

Charles Morgan:

The 1895 Barber Quarter Proof

The installation of the United States Mint’s first hydraulic press in 1893 brought little noticeable change to the appearance of Proof coinage. Three years after introducing the new equipment, the 1895 Proof Barber Quarters (#5681) maintained a character virtually identical to those struck in the series' inaugural year. With a mintage of 880 pieces, the 1895 issue is relatively common for the 24-year Barber Quarter series. While mintages were slightly higher in 1892 (#5678) and 1900 (#5686), the difference in availability is negligible to collectors. Although many surviving specimens have been cleaned, original examples exhibit impressive quality, featuring mirror-like fields and, occasionally, strong Cameo contrast on the devices. A key diagnostic for this issue is a distinct staff-shaped lint mark stretching from the nose to the eye.

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