PCGS No: 4836

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 3,400,000
Proofs: 0

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 17.9 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: ±2.5 grams

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "O" (for New Orleans) just below the wreath on the reverse

Images courtesy of David Lawrence Rare Coins

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 4 MS-67's.

The finest "Micro 0" example graded by PCGS is a single EF-45.

Recent appearances:
NGC MS-65.  Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 1545, not sold

NGC MS-65.  Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 287, illustrated, sold for $1,236.25

"Gem Brilliant Uncirculated".  Micro-O, Breen 3545.  Ex - Stack's 12/2003:245, sold for $7,475.00.  "The lower loop of a digit (a 9 or a 5?) can be clearly seen punched into the truncation of Miss Liberty's bust.  Since most specimens of the Micro 'O' are in very low grade, it is not surprising that this 'misplaced date' variety has not yet been noted...It is also possible that there are other obverse dies mated with the Micro 'O' variety, so that not all Micro 'O' coins will necessarily display the misplaced date.

MS-64.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 634 at $471.50

Sources and recommended reading:
1. "The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David & John Feigenbaum

"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service