Description
1915-S 25C Barber Quarter PCGS MS66 (CAC)
PCGS # 5672
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS66
Mint Location San Francisco
Year 1915
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1915-S 25C Barber Quarter PCGS MS66 (CAC)
1915-S 25C
SKU: 35793931
A superbly preserved 1915-S Barber Quarter from the San Francisco Mint, this PCGS MS66 example with CAC approval represents one of the most desirable late-date issues in the Barber quarter series. Struck near the end of Charles E. Barber’s long-running design tenure, the 1915-S is a classic “collector’s date” that combines early 20th-century history with true condition rarity, making it an exceptional choice for advanced sets and a standout single-coin acquisition.
Key features and appeal
Date and mint: 1915-S, San Francisco Mint
Denomination and type: 25C Barber Quarter
Grade: PCGS MS66
CAC: Yes, CAC approved for premium quality within the grade
Certification: PCGS Cert #35793931
Historical and numismatic significance
The Barber quarter series (1892–1916) is a cornerstone of U.S. numismatics, admired for its dignified, neoclassical portrait of Liberty and richly detailed heraldic reverse. The 1915-S issue belongs to the final chapter of the series, produced just before the transition to the Standing Liberty quarter in 1916. For collectors, these late San Francisco issues are especially compelling due to their combination of strong demand, challenging availability in higher Mint State, and the enduring popularity of completing Barber quarter sets by date and mint.
Eye appeal and preservation
In MS66 with CAC verification, this coin offers the kind of crisp strike, clean surfaces, and refined luster that serious Barber quarter enthusiasts pursue. Expect vibrant, original mint brilliance with attractive silver tone potential, often seen as soft champagne-gold and light dove-gray highlights that complement the design’s depth and detail. The overall presentation is that of a premium-quality, carefully preserved example that stands well above typical high-grade offerings.
Why collectors want this coin
A condition-focused 1915-S Barber quarter is a recognized challenge and a meaningful upgrade coin
CAC approval adds an extra layer of confidence for buyers seeking exceptional quality for the assigned grade
Ideal for advanced Barber quarter sets, type collections, or as a single high-end classic U.S. silver coin with enduring liquidity
Offered as the specific coin certified by PCGS under Cert #35793931.