The 1897-O Quarter Dollar - Barber/Liberty HeadBarber Quarter Dollar (25 cents) also known as the Liberty Head Quarter, was designed by Charles E Barber as part of the Barber coinage 1892-1916 which consisted of dimes, quarters and half-dollars. 90% silver, diameter 24.3mm, weight 6.25g.
In 1897 coins were minted at Philadelphia (no mint mark), New Orleans (mint mark 'O') and San Francisco (mint mark 'S'). If present, the mint mark is on the reverse just below the eagle.
This coin is the 1897-O. Front and back were designed by Charles E Barber in 1891.
The Obverse shows the head of Liberty.
Edge is reeded.
The Reverse shows the heraldic eagle based in the Great Seal of the United States.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 1,415,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at US Mint - New Orleans
Minted in 1897. See Coins and Events of 1897
Category: Barber/Liberty Head Quarter. See more Barber/Liberty Head Quarter coins
Country of Origin: United States of America
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 | 1897-O Barber Quarter Dollar NGC VF 25 £ 347.56 |
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 | 1897-O 25C Barber Liberty Head Quarter Dollar in Fair Condition #4282 £ 26.29 |
 | 1897-O 25C Barber Quarter- Choice GOOD- SMH 1645 £ 59.83 |
 | 1897-O Barber Half Dollar. Rare Date! £ 125.92 |
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