1902-S Barber Quarter. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. Wisps and blushes of iridescent reddish-apricot and olive-russet iridescence accents a base of antique silver patina on both sides. Star 11 on the obverse and the top of the eagles left shoulder on the reverse area bit blunt, but otherwise the strike is razor sharp to full throughout the design. Frosty mint luster swirls around serene surfaces enhancing the eye appeal. From a mintage of 1,524,612 pieces, the vast majority of which are well worn. Approaching the top of the Condition Census for the semi-key date 1902-S Barber quarter, even the finest specialized collection would be enhanced by the inclusion of this gorgeous coin.While the Jim ONeil-RSD Collection specimen now resides in an MS-67+ holder from PCGS, the Pogue specimen offered here is the first 1902-O Barber quarter that PCGS certified at the MS-67 level. From Heritage ANA Sale of July 1994, lot 6534; our (Bowers and Merenas) Rarities Sale of August 1998, lot 169; Heritages FUN Signature Sale of January 2000, lot 6671; Heritages CSNS Signature Sale of May 2000, lot 7330; Heritages Baltimore ANA Signature Auction of July-August 2008, lot 272.
