1902-O Barber Quarter. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. In addition to superior technical quality, this outstanding 1902-O quarter offers exceptionally strong eye appeal due to its vivid toning. The obverse exhibits light mottling to olive-gray, powder blue and antique gold while the reverse has a nearly target-like distribution of pale gold, cobalt blue and salmon pink iridescence. Silky smooth, sharply struck, and fully frosty, this lovely Gem will appeal to specialists in the series as well as those who love vivid toning.Despite a mintage of 4,748,000 pieces the 1902-O is actually scarce even in middle circulated grades such as Fine and VF. Rare in EF and AU, Mint State survivors are elusive at all levels and represent the small number of examples that somehow avoided entering commercial channels. At the uppermost reaches of Gem Mint State the coin offered here numbers among the finest certified and is solidly in the Condition Census for this underrated Barber quarter delivery. If you are a Set Registry competitor, here is a coin meriting your serious consideration.
