1908-S BARBER
QUARTER DOLLAR
PCGS No: 5652
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 784,000
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
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Images courtesy of David
Lawrence Rare Coins
Recent appearances:
NGC MS-65. Ex - Bowers & Merena
Galleries' "The Rarities Sale", January 3, 2001, Lot 181,
illustrated, not sold
PCGS MS-63. Ex - Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May
31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8179, not illustrated, sold for $776.25
Notes:
Though
the 1908-S has fallen in the mint state rankings (from 12th), this date
continues to enjoy strong collector demand because of its very low mintage.
Like the 1901-O and 1909-O,
with which it is often compared, decent pieces will not stay in inventory
for more than a few days."1
The finest Uncirculated example graded by
PCGS is a single MS-68.
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
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