The coin in question is a United States silver commemorative quarter from the year 1893. It has a denomination of 25 cents and was minted at the Philadelphia Mint. Designed by the renowned engraver Charles E. Barber, this coin is part of the Silver Commemoratives series and features a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, giving it a total weight of 6.25 grams. With a diameter of approximately 24.3 millimeters, the coin showcases a reeded edge, a common feature for quarters. The total mintage for this particular coin is relatively low at 24,214 pieces, which often contributes to its desirability among collectors. Being a Mint Strike production, the coin exhibits quality craftsmanship typical of coins produced in that era. Given its historical significance and limited mintage, this 1893 quarter is a notable piece for numismatists and collectors alike, capturing a moment in American coinage with both aesthetic and intrinsic value.
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1893 |
| Serie | Silver Commemoratives |
| Denomination | 25¢ (Twenty Five Cents, Quarter) |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.25 |
| designer | Charles E. Barber |
| diameter | 24.3 |
| edge-type | Reeded |
| height | 0 |
| material | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 24214 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 6.25 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1893 |