1898-O 25C (Regular Strike)

Series: Barber Quarters 1892-1916

PCGS MS68+

View More Images

PCGS MS68

PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 5620

Designer:: Charles E. Barber

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 24.30 millimeters

Weight:: 6.30 grams

Mintage:: 1,868,000

Mint:: New Orleans

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $58,750 • MS68 CAC • 06-23-2014 • Heritage Auctions

ShowHide Related Coins and Varieties (1)

Major Varieties

1898-O 25C

Go To Grade

Price Guide (USD)

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Current Auctions - PCGS Graded

Current Auctions - NGC Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - PCGS Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	2,500	R-4.5	13 / 74 TIE	13 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	1 / 74 TIE	1 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	25	R-9.0	5 / 74 TIE	5 / 74 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,500
60 or Better	80
65 or Better	25

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-8.2
65 or Better	R-9.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 74 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 74 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 74 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 74 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68+ PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 8/1998:165 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30424, $58,750 - RSD Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS68 PCGS grade	Corona Del Mar Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	MS66+ PCGS grade	Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7115, $17,250 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS68+ PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 8/1998:165 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part I - Heritage 6/2014:30424, $58,750 - RSD Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS68 PCGS grade

Corona Del Mar Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

Oliver Collection - Heritage 8/2011:7115, $17,250 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#6 MS66 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1898-O Quarter Dollar is semi-scarce and, in terms of rarity, it ranks 13th out of the 74 date/mintmark combinations in this series. It is fairly scarce in Mint State, but shows up relatively frequently at auction. The typical Mint State 1898-O Quarter falls into a grade range of MS2 to MS64, with Gems being very rare. There are two important outliers that are very special: one PCGS MS68+ (one of only four in the series) and a PCGS MS68. Both coins are visual stunners, with exceptional color and eye appeal.

This date exhibits a variety of strikes, ranging from weak to strong talons on the right side of the reverse. In our opinion, a fully struck example should command a premium, though they can be found with no premium attached.