Gary's 20th Century Type Set
25c BARBER 1900-1916


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: QUARTER DOLLARS - BARBER LIBERTY HEAD
Item Description: 25C 1907 O
Grade: NGC MS 61
Owner: coinsbygary
 
Winning Set: Gary's 20th Century Type Set
Date Added: 10/9/2009
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

The larger story for me in this MS-61, 1907-O Barber Quarter is the New Orleans Mint, especially since Barber coins and Morgan Dollars were the only silver coins minted there during the 20th century. On May 7, 1838, the New Orleans Mint made its coining debut by minting its first 30 dimes. Those 30 dimes were the beginning of what saw the New Orleans Mint striking coins ranging from the silver three-cent piece to the double eagle. Strategically located, New Orleans is a major center of trade and commerce making it a perfect location in which to distribute coins. Minting continued there until January 26, 1861 when Louisiana seceded from the union. During the Civil War, attempts to mint a half dollar with a confederate reverse failed due to a lack of silver bullion. The New Orleans Mint re-opened in 1879 due in part because of the Bland-Allison Act that called for the minting of large quantities of silver coins. In 1879, the New Orleans Mint’s primary focus was minting Morgan Dollars. This continued until 1904 when the United States suspended coinage of the Morgan Dollar portending the coming demise of the New Orleans Mint. Coining operations continued at the New Orleans Mint until 1909 when congress cut off the funds necessary to run the mint. Without operating funds, the New Orleans Mint officially closed in 1911. Coins minted at the New Orleans Mint display the familiar “O” mintmark.

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