1901-S Barber Quarter. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.

Legendary 1901-S Barber Quarter PCGS/CAC MS-66+ Ex Pogue 1901-S Barber Quarter. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. This is the undisputed "King of Barber Coinage," the rare 1901-S quarter. While even lower grade Uncirculated coins are eagerly sought, the Alabama Family Collection brings to market an extraordinary upper end Gem that is solidly in the Condition Census. Both sides exhibit a dusting of iridescent reddish-apricot toning over full, softly frosted luster. The strike is virtually full, as well, with just a touch of softness to star 11 on the obverse (which still shows complete radial lines) and the eagle's left talon on the reverse. Attractive in all regards, we cannot overstate the significance of this offering for the key date 1901-S Barber quarter. It must surely be a once in a lifetime bidding opportunity for many advanced collectors. The San Francisco Mint produced only 72,664 quarters in 1901, which would remain the lowest mintage in the Barber or Liberty Head series until 1913, when the same facility delivered only 40,000 quarters. The 1901-S is much rarer than the 1913-S in all grades, however, as it was saved in far fewer numbers by the contemporary public. Indeed, little interest seems to have been paid to the 1901-S quarter at the time of its production. What interest there was in the 1901-S seems to have been focused entirely on the issue's usefulness in circulation. And circulate these coins did, with many of the 72,664 pieces being lost in the process and most survivors displaying heavy wear. As with most Barber coins, in fact, the only 1901-S quarters that are seen on a fairly regular basis are low grade pieces in AG, Good and VG. Even in lower grades, however, the limited mintage guaranteed that the 1901-S would be scarce in an absolute sense. Rarity increases exponentially through the Fine, VF, EF and AU grade levels. In Mint State the 1901-S is very rare, as the small number of such pieces known survived almost purely as a matter of chance. Provenance: Property from an Alabama Family. Earlier from our sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part VII, March 2020 Auction, lot 7100. PCGS Population: 1; 4 finer (MS-68+ finest). CAC Stickered Population: 1; 4. The former total includes coins certified both MS-66 and MS-66+. PCGS# 5630. NGC ID: 23YR. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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