1913-S 25C MS67 认证号03667200, PCGS号5666

A really pleasing frosty superb gem example of this key date, with beautiful subtle pastel blue and rose tones accenting the silvery surfaces, this coin was recently called "the best there is" by David Akers. Despite a slight tick on the portrait, and what appears to be a small squiggly lint mark on the horizontal shield lines, the remarkably fresh and vibrant luster and otherwise undisturbed surfaces do solidly justify the MS67 designation, and even the Hugon MS68 is not a prettier coin than this piece. Ex Jay Parrino; Dr. Steven Duckor; Dale Friend; Sunnywood. The Duckor pedigree is still noted on the insert. (Dr. Duckor and his wife are known for their "Hall of Fame" all-time finest collection of Barber halves, as well as glorious sets of Saint-Gaudens $20 and Indian $10 gold coinage, among other collecting accomplishments. More recently, Dr. Duckor has happily returned to Barber quarters with the intent of building a complete set of business strikes.)

Ron Guth

The 1913-S Quarter is one of the great rarities in the Barber Quarter series.  It is second rarest to the 1901-S Quarter and about on par with the 1896-S, though the 1896-S is less rare in circulated grades.  Fortunately, collectors of long ago preserved some very nice examples of the 1913-S Quarter, including approximately 50-75 Mint State examples.  Amazingly, the 1913-S is one of the few dates in the series that is represented by an MS68 example (a phenomenal condition-rarity).  MS64 and MS65 seem to be the most plentiful Mint State grades, but even those are very rare and valuable.  Above MS66, the 1913-S is extremely rare.

Some 1913-S Quarters feature a die crack connecting the lower right loop of the 3 with the bust just left of the tip.  On the latest die states, the crack continues from the bottom of the 3 downward to the left until it hits the rim.  Given the small mintage of this date, the crack may have been the reason for the early retirement of the dies.