The only San Francisco Mint Quarter struck between 1878 and 1891, most likely due to the massive production of Morgan Dollars during this period occupying the Mint forces otherwise. Considered a relatively common date, however not in better grades; this is an R-3 to R-4 in Larry Brigg’s text on the series, a bit dated now but still the authority on the subject. This coin was obviously put away in the year of issue, likely as a “new” Quarter had not been seen in a Decade by the original owner. Like virtually all such coins, this was undoubtedly stored in a less than ideal manner, as the color suggests. It shows some very light “hairlines”, however determining whether this was from an exceptionally light cleaning, such as a “wipe” with a cloth, or from general scuffing about while in storage, is a judgement call. I am calling this Uncirculated as there does not appear to be any wear in the fields. It does show the typical high point friction acquired by a coin stored randomly without surface protection, so whether a grading service would call this Mint State is somewhat open to question. However, my experience is that something in the MS-61 to MS-62 range is not out of the question. In any case, a sharp and not unattractive example, perfect as a Type coin if nothing else. Priced simply based upon my cost and a desired markup - the observer can make up their own mind about the matter. Either way I think it offers good value, compared to the typical ugly, scrubbed or processed survivor I typically see.