1908-S Barber Quarter. MS-63 (PCGS). The lightest golden obverse toning is all that denies full brilliance for this sharp and satiny example. In a series replete with challenging mintmarked issues, the 1908-S stands out due to its limited mintage of 784,000 pieces. Like most San Francisco Mint issues of this type, the 1908-S saw extensive circulation that resulted in the loss of most examples. Survivors are scarce in an absolute sense, and most are well worn from decades of commercial use. Mint State examples of any grade are elusive in todays market.
