Barber Quarter KEY DATE found.

[MontanaMatt]

Jcooking and I went out for a real quick hunt last night to a spot we've only been to a couple of times. Within five minutes of hunting I found my first ever Barber Quarter, a 1913-S. It was a solid 84+ VDI at 5 inches. Within 2 minutes jcooking also found his first ever Barber Quarter, a 1905. We were both so excited the entire rest of the hunt because we both found our first Barber Quarter within 2 minutes of each other. I always look my silver coins up online when I get home to see if I found anything that's worth more than 10 bucks and it turns out the 1913-S coin I found is quite a desirable key date. I haven't done anything to the coin other than wash it with some warm water to get the big chunks of dirt off but from some of the rough unprofessional grading I did on it I"m guessing it's in fine to extra fine condition and worth quite a pretty penny.

 

[nw1886]

That is a major nice find! Good to see you haven't cleaned it yet. I'd just do a safe olive oil soak first. Congrats!!!!

 

[Nancy-IL]

Matt, Very nice coin and I would definitely take it to your local coin dealer and have them take a look at it and have them authenticate it even before you do any other type of soaking/cleaning. I've been told to soak silver overnight in soapy water. Nothing else. YIPEE!!!!! Keep us posted! HH, Nancy

 

[JMorgan]

WOW!!! it's like hitting the lottery with that one. Nice Job!!

 

[jcooking]

and to think that I almost sent you to the other side of the creek, lol just kidding, way to go man that is a heck of a find, glad I was there to share it with you!!

 

[montanagold]

Great hunt guys. That quarter looks great, probably one of the best I have ever seen come out of the ground. Congrats!!!!

 

[MontanaMatt]

I just can't believe that it was my first Barber Quarter and that it's a key date. I'm still in shock over the whole thing but at least I didn't gouge it with my shovel. I've done some more research and it looks like it's going to hit the "very good" grading mark.

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

I just can't believe that it was my first Barber Quarter and that it's a key date. I'm still in shock over the whole thing but at least I didn't gouge it with my shovel. I've done some more research and it looks like it's going to hit the "very good" grading mark.

Congrats on the minty coin.
If you get it graded and mounted it would be interested to see its worth..

 

[jcooking]

wow still unbelievable

 

[ron_c]

Did a little checking on the 1913S. Mintage is only 40,000. Found this comment about this date.

"1913-S is one of the "big three" of the Barber quarters. Boasting the lowest mintage of any 20th Century regular-issue silver coin." In circulated grades from AG to VG it is very scarce. In grades Fine through AU it is rare and collector demand far exceeds the available number of specimens. However, in mint state nice specimens can usually be had by a patient collector willing to pay the price.

Ironically, the easiest grades to locate for this desirable date tend to be MS65-66. As a rule, mint state 1913-S quarters have full cartwheel luster and sharp strikes. MS60-64 coins have demand far greater than their supply, and are seldom offered on the market.

Don't expect G4 and even G6 specimens to have full rims on the reverse. Because of the way it was struck, the 1913-S tends to have nice central details on the obverse even after the rims have been worn away. Because of extensive counterfeiting, always look for a certified example, regardless of the grades."

Very, very nice coin.

 

[MontanaMatt]

Great research Ron and thanks for the info! I've done some grading on my own with a grading guide I picked up and it looks about in Fine condition.

 

[ron_c]

Forgot to tell you, I would differently get this certified.