1911-S Barber Quarter. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. An intensely lustrous Superb Gem with modest semi-reflective tendencies in the fields enhancing an otherwise frosty finish. The strike is razor sharp to full in virtually all areas, and the surfaces are very close to pristine. As impressive as these features are, they nearly pale in comparison to the exceptionally vivid and beautiful toning on both sides. The obverse exhibits powder blue and reddish-gold peripheral highlights around freckled golden-brown central toning. The even more impressive reverse features blushes and halos of cobalt blue, reddish-rose, golden-olive, powder blue, pale pink and pearl gray. As attractive as one is likely to find for this semi-key date issue, and a remarkable condition rarity from a mintage of 988,000 coins. Outstanding! From Heritages Palm Beach, FL Signature Sale of March 2005, lot 5608; Heritages New York, NY Signature Auction of June 2005, lot 5540.
