Description: 1914 ~D BARBER QUARTER~ {{90% SILVER}} ... ALL 13 STARS ... "HEAD OF LIBERTY" COIN! (Approximated dimension: 15/16"). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Barber dimeValue10 cents (0.10 US dollars)Mass2.500 gDiameter17.91 mm (0.705 in)EdgereededComposition90% silver10% copperSilver0.07234 troy ozYears of minting1891 (patterns only) 1892–1916 (regular issues)Mint marksD, O, S. Located on reverse beneath wreath. Philadelphia Mint specimens lack mint mark.ObverseDesignHead of LibertyDesignerCharles E. BarberDesign date1891ReverseDesignDenomination within wreathDesignerCharles E. BarberDesign date1891Barber quarterValue25 cents (.25 US dollars)Mass6.25 gDiameter24.3 mmEdgereededComposition90 % silver10 % copperSilver.18084 troy ozYears of minting1891 (patterns only) 1892–1916 (regular issues)Mint marksD, O, S. Located on reverse beneath eagle. Philadelphia Mint specimens lack mint mark.ObverseDesignHead of LibertyDesignerCharles E. BarberDesign date1891ReverseDesignA heraldic eagle, based on the Great Seal of the United StatesDesignerCharles E. BarberDesign date1891The Barber coinage consists of a dime, quarter, and half dollar designed by United States Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. They were minted between 1892 and 1916, though no half dollars were struck in the final year of the series.By the late 1880s, there were increasing calls for the replacement of the Seated Liberty design, used since the 1830s on most denominations of silver coins. In 1891, Mint Director Edward O. Leech, having been authorized by Congress to approve coin redesigns, ordered a competition, seeking a new look for the silver coins. As only the winner would receive a cash prize, invited artists refused to participate and no entry from the public proved suitable. Leech instructed Barber to prepare new designs for the dime, quarter, and half dollar, and after the chief engraver made changes to secure Leech's endorsement, they were approved by President Benjamin Harrisonin November 1891. Striking of the new coins began the following January.Public and artistic opinion of the new pieces was, and remains, mixed. In 1915, Mint officials began plans to replace them once the design's minimum term expired in 1916. The Mint issued Barber dimes and quarters in 1916 to meet commercial demand, but before the end of the year, the Mercury dime, Standing Liberty quarter, and Walking Liberty half dollar had begun production. Most dates in the Barber coin series are not difficult to obtain, but the 1894 dime struck at the San Francisco Mint (1894-S), with a mintage of 24, is a great rarity. ___________________________________________________________________________ We strive to find rare and unusual vintage pieces to match up with your special collection. Returns are readily accepted is the item(s) is the same as described. Item(s) must be in the exact condition as delivered. Buyer pays return shipping. Items $30.00 or more will be shipped with tracking. Items $200.00 or more will be shipped with insurance. Combined shipping discount for multiple purchases (Please wait for us to send invoice for 2 or more items). Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Be sure to check out our "ever changing" inventory of vintage postage stamps, covers, postal cards, billheads, letterheads, stock certificates, bank checks, railroad and steamship ephemera, Civil War ephemera, World War I ephemera, World War II ephemera, Korean War ephemera, Vietnam War ephemera, promissory notes, automotive ephemera, fraternity ephemera, circus ephemera, jeweler and pocket watch ephemera, sports ephemera, vintage matchbooks, military memorabilia, badges, medals, pins and ephemera, vintage coins, vintage worldwide banknotes, vintage tokens, historical memorabilia and ephemera, vintage pens and pencils plus many other special items we can pass onto our customers. Empire Stamp Company INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONAL/FIRST CLASS PACKAGE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE. DELIVERY TIMES WILL VARY BY LOCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS.
Price: 10.79 USD
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-27T04:42:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: 25C
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Coin: Barber
Composition: Silver
Year: 1914
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
