Price Guide for 1899 Quarter Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $12.00 – $528.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $13,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $4.95 – $299.99Uncirculated: $86.00 – $1,128.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $12.00 – $315.00Uncirculated: $350.00 – $17,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $305.50 – $4,140.00Uncirculated: $2.35 – $8,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $301.76Uncirculated: $326.20 – $1,781.30
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $265.00 – $410.00Uncirculated: $500.00 – $13,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $40.00 – $1,725.00Uncirculated: $8.40 – $19,550.00
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eBayCirculated: $13.60 – $1,356.00Uncirculated: $1,425.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $35.00 – $1,375.00Uncirculated: $1,500.00 – $25,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $16.10 – $881.00Uncirculated: $3.75 – $16,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $7.50 – $701.24Uncirculated: $612.77 – $991.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $15.00 – $750.00Uncirculated: $850.00 – $17,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $41.00 – $180.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3,480.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4,000.00 – $6,250.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $734.38 – $23,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $721.00 – $1,403.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $575.00 – $28,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $12,337.50 – $90,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1,000.00 – $105,000.00
Design and Specifications of the 1899 Quarter
The 1899 Barber Quarter is part of the Barber coinage series, which began in 1892 and continued until 1916. This series, designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, replaced the long-running Seated Liberty design. The Barber Quarter represents a significant period in American numismatic history, bridging the gap between 19th and 20th-century coinage designs.
| Weight | 6.25 grams |
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| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Mint Marks | O, S |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Liberty Head (Barber), designed by Charles E. Barber |
| Reverse Design | Heraldic Eagle, designed by Charles E. Barber |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1899 Barber Quarters significantly impacts their value. Coins in circulated conditions are relatively common and affordable, but values increase dramatically for uncirculated specimens. Key factors include:
Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details command higher premiums.
Luster: Original mint luster is highly desirable, especially on uncirculated coins.
Surface preservation: Minimal contact marks and abrasions increase value.
Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance desirability among collectors.
The San Francisco mint coins are particularly valuable in high grades due to their low mintage and scarcity in well-preserved condition.
Mintage: 12,624,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 2,644,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, especially for high-grade examples
Mintage: 708,000
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Very rare in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, particularly for well-preserved specimens
Mintmark rarity: The San Francisco (S) mint coins are the scarcest and most valuable in the 1899 series.
Historical significance: As part of the Barber series, these coins appeal to collectors of late 19th-century American coinage.
Type set demand: Barber Quarters are popular for type set collections, increasing demand for well-preserved examples.
Certification: Third-party graded coins, especially those in high grades, often command significant premiums.
Original rolls: Extremely rare original bank-wrapped rolls, if found, would be highly valuable.
