Description
1904-O Barber Quarter Dollar – New Orleans Mint Silver Coin
Add a classic early 20th-century silver coin to your collection with this 1904-O Barber Quarter Dollar. Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this coin is part of the long-running Barber series designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, featuring one of the most recognizable Liberty designs in U.S. numismatics.
The obverse displays Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, surrounded by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the date, while the reverse features a heraldic eagle holding arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace. The “O” mintmark beneath the eagle identifies its New Orleans origin, adding regional significance and collector interest.
Composed of 90% silver, the 1904-O Barber Quarter combines intrinsic silver value with strong numismatic appeal. New Orleans issues are especially popular among collectors due to their lower mintages and extensive circulation in the post-Reconstruction Southern economy.
Issued during the early 1900s, this coin represents an important era of American commerce and coinage history. Its classic design, historical context, and enduring popularity make it a valuable addition to Barber quarter sets, silver collections, or U.S. type coin portfolios.
Features:
• Authentic 1904-O Barber Quarter Dollar
• Struck at the New Orleans Mint
• Designed by Charles E. Barber
• Composed of 90% silver
