[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, David Lawrence. This information was originally published in 1994 in The Complete Guide to Barber Quarters.]
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Mintage
Business strikes: 2,648,821
Varieties: Five mint mark positions, one centered and four are far right. No RPM’s or RPD’s reported.
Scarcity: Very similar to the 1894-0 in circulated grades, but more available in mint state.
Rarity Ratings: G/VG R2, F/VF R3, EF/AU R3, MS R3.
Ranking: 38th in mintage, 39th (tied) in certified population (100 coins), 59th in MS63 PI and 56th in Gem PI.
Comments: Comes with a better strike than the 1894-0 and bright luster, sometimes proof-like. Also, “S” mints sometimes have planchet striations. Strong collector demand in grades F to MS64.
