1894-S “World’s Fair” Barber Quarter

San Francisco Barber Quarter From The 1894 World’s Fair

In August of 1893, the United States Congress approved Golden Gate Park in San Francisco as the site for a world’s fair to be held the following year called the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894. Held from January 27 to July 5, it encompassed 200 acres, housed 120 structures, and hosted an estimated 2 million visitors. While fair-goers delighted to such attractions as Daniel Boone’s Wild Animal Show, the Haunted Swing, and Mining Camp, across town the San Francisco Mint was striking Barber Quarters—and it’s possible that some of the 1894-S Barber Quarters that we have here lined the pockets of fairgoers during the Exposition. Who knows, maybe one of these quarters even paid for a ride on the Haunted Swing!

During the Barber Quarter series, the San Francisco Mint struck only 8% of the total mintage—by far the lowest output for this series. These are in Good (G) condition and come encapsulated in an acrylic holder with a 3" x 5" storycard. Availability is limited, so act now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

·       FAMOUS BARBER DESIGN – This famous coin was designed by Charles E. Barber, the 6th Chief Engraver at the United States Mint. It depicts Miss Liberty wearing a crown made of olive branches with a small headband inscribed with the word LIBERTY. The same design was also used on dime and half dollar coins that circulated at the same time.

·       STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – 1894-dated Barber Quarters were struck in 6.25 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measures 24.3 mm in diameter.

·       UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – Struck from 1892-1916, the Barber Quarter was 25 cents legal tender in the United States and circulated widely throughout the nation up to and during World War I.

·       GOOD CONDITION – This 1894-S Barber Quarter will come in Good (G) condition and encapsulated in an acrylic holder with a 3" x 5" storycard.

This 1894-S Barber Quarter was struck the same year San Francisco hosted the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 get yours now in Good (G) condition and encapsulated in an acrylic holder with a 3" x 5" storycard!