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PCGS Number: 5618 Coin Date: 1897-S Denomination (Short): 25c Denomination (Long): 25 Cents Desg: MS Mint Mark: S Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 542,229 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Liberty head (Barber) quarter Coinage Years: 1892-1916 Mint Location: San Francisco Diameter: 24.3 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 6.25 Weight (Ounces): 0.2009 Designer: Charles E. Barber Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Charles Barber's depiction of Liberty is portrayed facing right with motto IN GOD WE TRUST and 13 stars around the periphery. The date centered at the bottom. Reverse Description: An eagle with wings fully spread holding a ribbon in its beak bearing the words E PLURIBUS UNUM. In its talons the bird holds an olive branch and arrows. Stars appear in the field above the eagle and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * QUARTER DOLLAR appear around the periphery. PCGS #: 5618 NGC ID: 23YC
