Simply stated, the 1901-S is the key issue to completion of a business strike Barber quarter set. It outstrips the higher mintage 1896-S for this honor, and even the lower mintage 1913-S (which was saved in far greater numbers thanks to its location in time near the end of the Barber quarter series). The original mintage for the 1901-S is a scant 72,664 pieces, and the issue suffered an exceptionally high rate of attrition through circulation. The result is that even well worn survivors are rare and command a substantial premium in the numismatic market.This is a well balanced VF with moderate, yet even wear that leaves considerable sharpness of detail to the more protected areas of the design. Both sides are uncommonly smooth for having seen this extensive circulation, and it is not a stretch for us to write that there are no outwardly distracting abrasions. Bathed in deep, rich, even, charcoal-gray patina, this PCGS certified 01-S quarter is sure to attract the attention of a wide variety of advanced bidders.,,PCGS# 5630. NGC ID: 23YR.,,
