Barber Quarter 1892–1916
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Drescription: The Barber Quarter (1892–1916) is a 90% silver, 25-cent U.S. coin designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, featuring a right-facing, classical Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle inspired by the Great Seal, holding arrows and an olive branch, with 13 stars above.
Key Details and Description:
Design Obverse: Liberty facing right with a cap, laurel wreath, and a headband inscribed with "LIBERTY." The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears above, and the date is below, flanked by 13 stars.
Design Reverse: A heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and 13 arrows, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination "QUARTER DOLLAR".
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper.
Diameter: 24.3 mm.
Mint Marks: Found below the eagle's tail feathers on the reverse (D = Denver, S = San Francisco, O = New Orleans, no mark = Philadelphia).
Key Details and Description:
Design Obverse: Liberty facing right with a cap, laurel wreath, and a headband inscribed with "LIBERTY." The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" appears above, and the date is below, flanked by 13 stars.
Design Reverse: A heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and 13 arrows, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination "QUARTER DOLLAR".
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper.
Diameter: 24.3 mm.
Mint Marks: Found below the eagle's tail feathers on the reverse (D = Denver, S = San Francisco, O = New Orleans, no mark = Philadelphia).