Two (2) Barber Quarters 1893-O & 1902-O – Early U.S. 25¢ Coins Struck in New Orleans

Two (2) Barber Quarters 1893-O & 1902-O  – Early U.S. 25¢ Coins Struck in New Orleans  (59)

Mintage:

• 1893-O: 1,188,884

• 1902-O: 4,500,000
  Minted at the New Orleans Mint (O-Mint), both coins represent southern branch mint production from the Barber era.

Notable Facts:

• The New Orleans Mint produced Barber quarters from 1892 until it ceased operations in 1909; these coins are especially valued for their branch mint origins and Southern heritage.

• 1893-O is scarcer, particularly in higher grades, while 1902-O is more available but still sought for type sets and circulated condition collectors.

Description:

These Barber quarters from the New Orleans Mint reflect a pivotal era in American coinage, struck in the years following the Civil War as the U.S. industrialized and expanded. Designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, the obverse features Liberty in a Phrygian cap with a laurel wreath, while the reverse showcases the heraldic eagle adapted from the Great Seal of the United States. Struck in 90% silver, these coins were widely used in commerce across the South and Gulf Coast. Whether you're holding an 1893-O or a 1902-O, each example represents an enduring symbol of American coinage history. Offered raw and uncertified, each coin is carefully photographed in high resolution to allow for detailed visual inspection of surfaces, strike, and patina.