Going back to the earliest years of the U.S. Mint, quarters have been one of the dominant coins in production. For more than 200 years, 25-cent coins have been a convenient and practical part of American coinage, arguably one of the most common forms of metal currency in circulation today.

An unusual denomination when compared to the 1/5 increment used in most of the world, the quarter dollar coin is truly an American tradition.

Barber Quarters are one of the lesser-known types produced, minted during the last eight years of the 19th century through the first 15 years of the 20th century. Just like the other Silver coins of the day, all quarter-dollars minted from 1892 to 1916 were designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber; thus the name “Barber Quarter.”

These coins were only created for a short span of time relative to other series, so they are exceedingly popular among today’s collectors. Mint locations that struck this series of coins included Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans and San Francisco.

As with all other collectible coinage, adoration grows stronger as the condition of the coin in question increases.

Even though the Barber was minted only briefly, it is not always expensive to purchase. In fact, you can frequently find these Silver quarters at highly affordable prices in comparison to those produced later on, such as the Standing Liberty or even present-day Washington quarters.