1901 25C Proof 65 PCGS #5687

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The 1901 Barber Quarter Proof

When the United States Mint moved into its new facility in late 1901, the newfound space and technological innovations allowed for a much more efficient production process. Leading up to this transition, Barber made a number of small revisions to his namesake designs. The 1901 Barber Quarter Proof (#5687) utilizes the Type III reverse hub, where the eagle's wingtips extend past the tops of the letters. Additionally, the pointed edges at the top of the shield were softened and the border denticles were strengthened. While these details may evade the casual observer, a side-by-side comparison with a 1900 Barber Quarter Proof (#5686) will reveal the extent to which these subtle changes impacted the coinability and aesthetics of late-period Barbers.

The 1901 Barber Quarter Proof is primarily found with some degree of toning over brilliant surfaces. In lower proof grades, collectors should expect to find a reduction in the coin's reflectivity as well as incidental impairments such as lintmarks and faint hairlines. At the Gem level or above, these issues are greatly minimized, providing this 125-plus-year-old coin the opportunity to truly demonstrate the simple, yet distinguished beauty of Barber's quarter-dollar design. Cameos make up about 22% of the PCGS population for the date, while Deep Cameos are elusive, with only a handful certified after 40 years of PCGS grading activity. These figures stand in striking contrast to the 1902 issue, which is seldom encountered with any cameo frost.

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PCGS #

5687

Designer

Charles E. Barber

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

24.30 millimeters

Weight

6.30 grams

Mintage

813

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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171

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	700	R-5.6	15 / 24 TIE	15 / 24 TIE
All Grades	670	R-5.6	18 / 24 TIE	18 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	150	R-7.5	7 / 24 TIE	7 / 24 TIE

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.
65 or Better	700
All Grades	670
60 or Better	150

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.
65 or Better	R-5.6
All Grades	R-5.6
60 or Better	R-7.5

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.
65 or Better	15 / 24 TIE
All Grades	18 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 24 TIE

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.
65 or Better	15 / 24 TIE
All Grades	18 / 24 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 24 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS PR68+
2	PCGS PR68	Heritage Auctions, January 2005, Lot 4183; Bob R. Simpson; Heritage Auctions, September 17, 2020, Lot 10069 - $9,600.
2	PCGS PR68	GreatCollections, March 27, 2016, Lot 348364 - $6,656.24; "The Hunt Valley Collection," GreatCollections, January 26, 2020, Lot 791790 - $4,854.38; GreatCollections, March 5, 2017, Lot 429227 - $7,031.25.
2	PCGS PR68
5	PCGS PR67+

#1 PCGS PR68+

#2 PCGS PR68

Heritage Auctions, January 2005, Lot 4183; Bob R. Simpson; Heritage Auctions, September 17, 2020, Lot 10069 - $9,600.

#2 PCGS PR68

GreatCollections, March 27, 2016, Lot 348364 - $6,656.24; "The Hunt Valley Collection," GreatCollections, January 26, 2020, Lot 791790 - $4,854.38; GreatCollections, March 5, 2017, Lot 429227 - $7,031.25.

#2 PCGS PR68

#5 PCGS PR67+