1894 25C, DCAM
1896 25C, DCAM

1895 25C, DCAM (Proof)

Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1915

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PCGS #:
95681
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:
$18,800 • PR68 • 10-18-2012 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties

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Pos Grade Image Pedigree and History
1 PCGS PR68DCAM

“Bruce Scher #1 All-Time PCGS Registry Set,” Heritage Auctions, February 24, 2005, Lot 4087 – $16,100. “The Greensboro Collection, Part One,” Heritage Auctions, October 18, 2012, Lot 4232 – $18,800.
2 PCGS PR67+DCAM

Heritage Auctions, July 2002, Lot 7865 – $5,750; “The JFS Collection, Part II,” Heritage Auctions, August 18, 2004, Lot 4114 – $10,350; “The Joseph C. Thomas Collection,” Heritage Auctions, April 29, 2009, Lot 505 – $8,912.50; Heritage Auctions, January 3, 2018, Lot 3536 – $6,600.
3 PCGS PR67DCAM

Heritage Auctions, July 12, 2018, Lot 3061 – $5,760.
3 PCGS PR67DCAM

Heritage Auctions, May 28, 2009, Lot 1138 – $9,775.
3 PCGS PR67DCAM
6 PCGS PR66DCAM
#1 PCGS PR68DCAM

“Bruce Scher #1 All-Time PCGS Registry Set,” Heritage Auctions, February 24, 2005, Lot 4087 – $16,100. “The Greensboro Collection, Part One,” Heritage Auctions, October 18, 2012, Lot 4232 – $18,800.
#2 PCGS PR67+DCAM

Heritage Auctions, July 2002, Lot 7865 – $5,750; “The JFS Collection, Part II,” Heritage Auctions, August 18, 2004, Lot 4114 – $10,350; “The Joseph C. Thomas Collection,” Heritage Auctions, April 29, 2009, Lot 505 – $8,912.50; Heritage Auctions, January 3, 2018, Lot 3536 – $6,600.
#3 PCGS PR67DCAM

Heritage Auctions, July 12, 2018, Lot 3061 – $5,760.
#3 PCGS PR67DCAM

Heritage Auctions, May 28, 2009, Lot 1138 – $9,775.
#3 PCGS PR67DCAM
#6 PCGS PR66DCAM
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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