fwo_964483 - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1/4 Dollar Barber 1894 San Francisco
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Type : 1/4 Dollar Barber
Date: 1894
Mint name / Town : San Francisco
Quantity minted : 2648821
Metal : silver
Millesimal fineness : 900 ‰
Diameter : 24,3 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 6,18 g.
Edge : cannelée
Obverse
Obverse legend : IN GOD WE TRUST / 1894.
Obverse description : Liberté tête à droite.
Reverse
Reverse legend : UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / . QUARTER DOLLAR ..
Reverse description : aigle héraldique aux ailes déployées.
Commentary
Cette monnaie est appelée “Liberty” ou “Barber” du nom de son auteur, le graveur Charles E. Barber (1840-1917). Il est le sixième graveur en chef de l’US Mint (Chief engraver). En 1879, il succède à son père, William Barber, et sera en poste jusqu’à sa mort en 1917.
This coin is called “Liberty” or “Barber” after its designer, engraver Charles E. Barber (1840-1917). He was the sixth Chief Engraver of the US Mint. In 1879, he succeeded his father, William Barber, and held the position until his death in 1917.
This coin is called “Liberty” or “Barber” after its designer, engraver Charles E. Barber (1840-1917). He was the sixth Chief Engraver of the US Mint. In 1879, he succeeded his father, William Barber, and held the position until his death in 1917.