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Barber Quarter
0.1808 oz total · 900 fine · Silver · 1892–1916
Live Melt Value
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0.1627 pure oz × $—/oz
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Last verified: March 14, 2026
About This Coin
The Barber quarter was designed by Charles E. Barber and minted from 1892 to 1916. It contains 0.1808 troy ounces of 90% silver (0.1627 oz pure), identical in silver content to Washington and Standing Liberty quarters. Total weight is 6.25 grams.
Barber quarters are the scarcest of the three pre-1965 quarter types in the junk silver market. Most surviving specimens are heavily worn and they trade at a modest premium over melt due to their age and collector appeal.
The 1901-S Barber quarter is the key date with only 72,664 minted. Even common Barber quarters carry a slight premium because they're increasingly difficult to source in quantity. For silver stackers, Barber quarters are typically bought as part of mixed junk silver lots rather than sought individually.
Collector vs Melt Value
Common dates trade 5-20% over melt. The 1901-S is the series key with only 72,664 minted and values of $5,000+ in Good condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Barber quarter worth in silver?▾
A Barber quarter contains 0.1808 troy ounces of 90% silver (0.1627 oz pure), identical to Washington and Standing Liberty quarters. Common dates trade at 5-20% over melt due to age and scarcity.
What is a Barber Quarter worth today?▾
The Barber Quarter contains 0.1627 troy ounces of pure silver. Its live melt value is calculated by multiplying 0.1627 oz by the current silver spot price, which updates every 60 seconds on MetalMetric.
Does the Barber Quarter have numismatic value?▾
Common dates trade 5-20% over melt. The 1901-S is the series key with only 72,664 minted and values of $5,000+ in Good condition.
How do I track this in my portfolio?▾
Add it to your free MetalMetric vault at
metalmetric.com/vault. Enter the weight (0.1808 oz), purity (0.9), and purchase price. MetalMetric tracks live melt value and unrealized P&L automatically.