PCGS No: 4840

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 2,610,000
Proofs: 0

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 17.9 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: ±2.5 grams

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "O" (for New Orleans, Louisiana) just below the wreath on the reverse

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     Significant examples
      Recent appearances at auction
      Variety information
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Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-65.  Ex – American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,” July 25, 2003 , Lot 371, illustrated, sold for $1,380.00

Notes:
"It is interesting to know that despite the substantial mintages of the branch mints, very few nice certified AU pieces are available. Putting together a set of certified "sliders" is an almost impossible chore."

"The 1906-P&S come well struck, the 1906-O typically soft."<sup>1

The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 4 MS-67's.</sup>

Sources and recommended reading:
1. "The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David & John Feigenbaum

"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service