1896-S 25C AU58+ 认证号05790500, PCGS号5615

9-27-19, CAC, Strong strike with proof-like surfaces, obv has even light pale orangish re-tone, rev has more attractive light tone and decent luster, Date and obv motto are squared just like a proof, and obv has several marks and a couple of light scratches, former Heritage auction (2012), Legend Auction, JJ Tea Party (Liz) to Labelman87 on 1-10-13, thank you very much Craig and GFRC!!!!

Ron Guth

The 1896-S Quarter Dollar is a well-recognized rarity in all grades.

All 1896-S Quarter Dollars show the mintmark positioned above the space between the R of QUARTER and the D of DOLLAR.  However, there are two different dies with this feature: one with the S low and close to the R; another with the S higher and farther away from the R.  To see illustrations of both, click on the "View All Images" link.  If the mintmark is not in either of these positions, or does not have the same shape and appearance as the ones illustrated here, then the coin is most likely a counterfeit or the mintmark has been added.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Those Shifty Mintmarks" by David Lange, The Numismatist, September 2010, pp. 21-22