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1896-S 25C Barber Quarter PCGS AU50 (CAC)
US $11,816
Grade
Add On CAC
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
58774361
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
1896-S 25C Barber Quarter PCGS AU50 (CAC)
1896-S 25C Barber Quarter PCGS AU50 (CAC)
1896-S 25C
SKU: 58774361
The 1896-S Barber Quarter is a cornerstone key date in the series and a widely recognized rarity in all grades. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during an era of heavy commercial use on the West Coast, survivors are scarce with pleasing surfaces and original color. This example is certified PCGS AU50 and further approved by CAC, confirming solid quality for the grade and making it an especially attractive choice for collectors seeking a problem-free, properly graded 1896-S.
A notable authentication point for the issue is the mintmark placement: all genuine 1896-S quarters display the S above the space between the R in QUARTER and the D in DOLLAR. Two distinct dies are known with this placement, one with the S low and closer to the R, and another with the S higher and farther from the R. Any mintmark outside these known positions, or with inconsistent style, may indicate an altered coin or counterfeit.
**Coin Highlights**
**Date/Mint:** 1896-S, San Francisco
**Denomination/Type:** Barber Quarter (25C)
**Certification:** PCGS AU50
**CAC:** Yes (CAC-approved for quality within the grade)
**PCGS Certification Number:** 58774361
**Collector Demand:** A premier semi-key/key issue with strong crossover appeal among Barber specialists and type collectors
**Condition and Eye Appeal**
**Grade Profile (AU50):** Honest light circulation wear with strong remaining design detail typical of the grade, ideal for collectors who want a scarce date without stepping into the significantly higher cost of Mint State examples
**Originality:** CAC approval supports that this coin represents a solid, correctly graded example with desirable collector character
**Rarity and Population**
**PCGS Population (AU50):** 11
**PCGS Population Higher:** 56
These figures underscore the difficulty of locating the 1896-S in certified About Uncirculated condition, particularly with the added confidence of CAC endorsement.
**Why Add This Coin to Your Collection**
A recognized rarity across all grades, the 1896-S is one of the most important dates in the Barber Quarter series
AU50 provides an excellent balance of affordability, detail, and long-term collector demand
CAC approval adds an extra layer of market confidence for a date frequently targeted by alterations and counterfeits
Recommended reading for collectors interested in mintmark diagnostics: “Those Shifty Mintmarks” by David Lange, The Numismatist, September 2010, pp. 21–22.
PCGS # 5615.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU50
Year 1896
Strike Business
1896-S 25C Barber Quarter PCGS AU50 (CAC)
1896-S 25C
SKU: 58774361
The 1896-S Barber Quarter is a cornerstone key date in the series and a widely recognized rarity in all grades. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during an era of heavy commercial use on the West Coast, survivors are scarce with pleasing surfaces and original color. This example is certified PCGS AU50 and further approved by CAC, confirming solid quality for the grade and making it an especially attractive choice for collectors seeking a problem-free, properly graded 1896-S.
A notable authentication point for the issue is the mintmark placement: all genuine 1896-S quarters display the S above the space between the R in QUARTER and the D in DOLLAR. Two distinct dies are known with this placement, one with the S low and closer to the R, and another with the S higher and farther from the R. Any mintmark outside these known positions, or with inconsistent style, may indicate an altered coin or counterfeit.
**Coin Highlights**
**Date/Mint:** 1896-S, San Francisco
**Denomination/Type:** Barber Quarter (25C)
**Certification:** PCGS AU50
**CAC:** Yes (CAC-approved for quality within the grade)
**PCGS Certification Number:** 58774361
**Collector Demand:** A premier semi-key/key issue with strong crossover appeal among Barber specialists and type collectors
**Condition and Eye Appeal**
**Grade Profile (AU50):** Honest light circulation wear with strong remaining design detail typical of the grade, ideal for collectors who want a scarce date without stepping into the significantly higher cost of Mint State examples
**Originality:** CAC approval supports that this coin represents a solid, correctly graded example with desirable collector character
**Rarity and Population**
**PCGS Population (AU50):** 11
**PCGS Population Higher:** 56
These figures underscore the difficulty of locating the 1896-S in certified About Uncirculated condition, particularly with the added confidence of CAC endorsement.
**Why Add This Coin to Your Collection**
A recognized rarity across all grades, the 1896-S is one of the most important dates in the Barber Quarter series
AU50 provides an excellent balance of affordability, detail, and long-term collector demand
CAC approval adds an extra layer of market confidence for a date frequently targeted by alterations and counterfeits
Recommended reading for collectors interested in mintmark diagnostics: “Those Shifty Mintmarks” by David Lange, The Numismatist, September 2010, pp. 21–22.
PCGS # 5615.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU50
Year 1896
Strike Business
