1897-O Barber Quarter. MS-67 (NGC).
A condition rarity par excellence for this scarce and challenging early New Orleans Mint entry in the Barber quarter series. Razor sharp to full striking detail is a noteworthy departure for a series whose O-mint coins are often noticeably blunt in one or more areas. The surfaces are undeniably original in preservation and sport handsome copper-gray, cobalt blue and champagne-pink patina that is a tad more vivid on the reverse. Expertly preserved with no troublesome blemishes to billowy mint luster. The mintage of 1,414,800 pieces for this issue saw heavy commercial use and Uncirculated survivors are elusive in today's market. This superb quality MS-67 ranks among the finest certified at NGC. It would serve as a highlight in any advanced collection and would be especially appealing to NGC Registry players.
PCGS# 5617. NGC ID: 23YB.
NGC Census: 2 with a single MS-67+ finer. The corresponding PCGS Population is identical at 2/1 (MS-67+ also finest).

Estimate: $12000