PCGS No: 5621

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,020,592
Proofs: 0

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: ±24.3 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: ±6.25 grams

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "S" (for San Francisco) just below the eagle's tail on the reverse

Images courtesy of David Lawrence Rare Coins

Recent appearances:
NGC MS-66. .  Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000" Sale, August 6-7, 2000, Lot 5845, illustrated, sold for $4,945.00  Ex - Eliasberg Collection

MS-60.  Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1652, not illustrated, sold for $155.00

Notes:
"1898 is a surprisingly good year for Barber quarters.

Both the 1898-O&S are rare, for reasons similar to those of the dimes of this year.

1898-S is our new favorite date of this series. This date comes with a very sharp strike, accounting for the 12 gems certified (out of just 34 total mint state coins graded [as of 1999]). Its population of just 34 coins is only three more than the famous 1901-S! Yet, it's priced far less than the 1901-S. Most of the production of this issue was sent to the Philippines and those which have come back to the U.S. are almost always cleaned, circulated pieces."<sup>1

The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.</sup>

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

1. "The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David & John Feigenbaum