Barber Quarters
1896-S 25C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. The 1896-S is one of the three keys to the Barber quarter series, along with the 1901-S and 1913-S. The significance of its low mintage was unknown to the general public, and most survivors are in Very Good or lower grades. The present example shows only light wear, but the untoned surfaces are subdued and microgranular from dipping.