1893-S Barber Quarter. MS-66 (PCGS). This vividly toned Gem has peripheries that are splashed with particularly intense brick red toning that surrounds powder blue, pale lilac, pearl gray, olive-russet and antique silver at the centers. Highly lustrous, a razor sharp strike, and virtually pristine surfaces set this coin apart from the vast majority of Mint State 1893-S quarters. This early San Francisco Mint Barber quarter saw extensive commercial use and the typical survivor is well worn. Fortunate is the collector who locates even a solidly graded Choice Uncirculated coin. In superior quality MS-66, this impressive condition rarity would do justice to the finest cabinet. From Heritages Long Beach Signature Sale of June 2001, lot 8171; Heritages sale of the JFS Collection, August 2004 Pittsburgh, PA Signature Sale, lot 4082.
