1905-O Barber Quarter. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. Vivid peripheral toning of reddish-gold, cobalt blue and rose-apricot iridescence frames brilliant centers on both sides of this captivating Gem 1905-O Barber quarter. The luster is full, frosty and smooth, and the strike is razor sharp, notably lacking the softness so often associated with New Orleans Mint quarters of this design type. A mintage of 1,230,000 coins and extensive commercial use conspired to make the 1905-O scarce to rare in the finer circulated and all Mint State grades. The Pogue Collection coin offered here is far finer than the typical Uncirculated survivor, which often has lackluster surfaces, poor striking detail and/or noticeable blemishes. This is a virtually pristine Gem that numbers among the highlights of the Pogue Collection of Barber Quarters.
