Description
1896-O Barber Quarter Dollar – Historic New Orleans Silver Coin
Add a classic and collectible piece of late 19th-century U.S. coinage to your collection with this 1896-O Barber Quarter Dollar. Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this silver coin is part of the widely collected Barber series designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, whose enduring Liberty head design became a staple of American coinage.
The obverse features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, surrounded by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the date, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch—symbolizing both strength and peace. The “O” mintmark beneath the eagle indicates its New Orleans origin, adding regional and historical significance to the piece.
Composed of 90% silver, the 1896-O Barber Quarter combines intrinsic metal value with strong numismatic appeal. New Orleans Barber coinage is especially sought after due to its lower survival rates and historical circulation in the Southern United States during the post-Reconstruction era.
This coin is an excellent addition for collectors building a Barber quarter set, assembling a type collection, or seeking classic American silver coinage with rich historical context.
Features:
• Authentic 1896-O Barber Quarter Dollar
• Struck at the New Orleans Mint
• Designed by Charles E. Barber
• Composed of 90% silver
• Classic Liberty head and heraldic eagle design
