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1896-S 25C MS64 PCGS. The 1896-S is one of the "Big Three" among Barber Quarters, the others being t

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1896-S 25C MS64 PCGS. The 1896-S is one of the  Big Three  among Barber Quarters, the others being t
1896-S 25C MS64 PCGS. The 1896-S is one of the "Big Three" among Barber Quarters, the others being the 1901-S and 1913-S. The '96-S was produced to the extent of just 188,039 pieces, survivors of which are particularly rare and desirable in grades at or above the XF level. This is the first near-Gem that we have offered since early 2001, and it is a bright coin with swirling cartwheel luster effects. Both sides present as untoned, at least outwardly, but one can discern faint champagne-tan highlights at a few angles. Fully brought up in all areas, and probably worthy of consideration at the MS65 level were it not for a few obverse abrasions before Liberty's earlobe. Specialists recognize two obverse and two reverse dies for the 1896-S Quarter. This particular representative was struck from the dies that David Lawrence (1994) attributes as obverse # 1 and reverse # 1. The former is clashed (as produced), evidence of which is seen in Liberty's ear. Population: 9 in 64, 11 finer (1/03). Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. On occasion eBay live bid software cannot keep up with the pace of the auctions where 4-5 lots per minute can hammer down, so we recommend that you place a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.