1901-S Barber Quarter

The 1901-S Barber Quarter has a mintage of 72,664. This makes it the issue with the second lowest mintage of the series. Despite not having the lowest mintage, the 1901-S is the most difficult to acquire in any grade. Few of the 1901-S Barber Quarters were hoarded, with the majority entering circulation and some being melted afterward.

The reasons for the low mintage of the 1901-S Barber Quarter are not known, although one researcher has suggested that a large number of the previous years quarters were not yet distributed. This key date coin is rare and in demand in any grade, especially so in problem-free condition. Pieces at the gem level, MS-65 and higher have brought 6 figure sums at public auction in recent years.